Yellow lotus
Nelumbo lutea · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Yellow lotus, scientifically known as Nelumbo lutea, is a perennial aquatic plant native to North America. Renowned for its striking golden blooms and large floating leaves, it holds significant medicinal value. Traditionally, its rhizomes and seeds have been utilized to support digestive health and reduce inflammation in various cultures.
Names
Common Names
- American lotus
- American nelumbo
- yellow lotus
- alligator buttons
- duck acorns
- great yellow lily
- rattle nut
- watering can
- yockernut
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Loto americano
- loto americano
German:
- Amerikanische Lotosblume
- Amerikanischer Lotos
- Amerikanische Lotosblume
French:
- Lotus jaune d'Amérique
- Lotus jaune
- Lotus d'Amérique
- lotus jaune d'Amérique
- nélumbo
- volée
- Lotus d'Amérique
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Nelumbo luteaSynonyms
- Cyamus flavicomus
- Cyamus mysticus
- Nelumbo pentapetala
- Nymphaea pentapetala
- Cyamus nelumbo
- Nelumbium codophyllum
- Nelumbium luteum
- Nelumbium reniforme
- Nelumbium pentapetalum
- Nelumbo nucifera subsp. lutea
- Nelumbium jamaicense
- Nelumbo nucifera var. lutea
- Cyamus luteus
- Cyamus pentapetalus
- Cyamus reniformis
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 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Armepavine, Norarmepavine.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Armepavine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Norarmepavine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Armepavine
- Journal of advanced research
Norarmepavine
- Journal of advanced research