Nelumbo lutea
Nelumbo lutea, commonly known as the American lotus, is a majestic aquatic perennial prized for its medicinal properties. Traditionally used in various herbal practices, its leaves, seeds, and rhizomes offer potential therapeutic benefits. This resilient plant flourishes in freshwater habitats, embodying both botanical beauty and significant ethnobotanical importance.
- Scientific name: Nelumbo lutea
- Family: Nelumbonaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Nelumbo lutea, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Proteales. Finally, it is classified under the family Nelumbonaceae and the genus Nelumbo.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Proteales | WCVP |
| Family | Nelumbonaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Nelumbo | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across parts of North America. In Eastern Canada, its presence is noted within the province of Ontario. Moving into the North-Central United States, it can be found throughout Illinois and Iowa. The species also extends its range into the state of Kansas. Finally, its habitat includes the northern reaches of the region in Minnesota.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Canada | Ontario | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Illinois | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Iowa | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Kansas | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Minnesota | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Missouri | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Nebraska | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Oklahoma | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Wisconsin | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Connecticut | WCVP |
Chemicals
Nelumbo lutea has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include armepavine, norarmepavine.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| armepavine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| norarmepavine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |