Lotus gebelia
Lotus gebelia, commonly known as the Golden Water Lily, is a rare medicinal aquatic plant celebrated for its potent healing properties. Renowned in traditional herbalism, it contains unique bioactive compounds used to reduce inflammation and support neurological health. This exquisite bloom offers both aesthetic beauty and profound therapeutic potential.
- Scientific name: Lotus gebelia
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, it falls under the family Fabaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Lotus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lotus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Lotus gebelia, is referred to by the common name آهوماش in Persian (fa).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fa | آهوماش | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning across several distinct regions. In Southeastern Europe, its presence is specifically noted within the country of Greece. The species also extends into Northern Africa, where it can be found in both Egypt and Libya. Moving toward the Caucasus, its range encompasses the Transcaucasus region. Finally, its habitat reaches into Western Asia, particularly within the borders of Iran.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Palestine | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |