Nelumbo
Nelumbo, commonly known as the lotus, is a revered aquatic plant celebrated for its profound medicinal and spiritual significance. Renowned for its antioxidant properties, various parts of the plant are utilized in traditional medicine to support digestive health, reduce inflammation, and promote mental clarity, offering holistic wellness benefits.
- Scientific name: Nelumbo
- Family: Nelumbonaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Proteales, 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 broad geographical range that spans across multiple continents and diverse climates. In Southeastern Europe, its presence is documented in both Italy and Romania. Moving toward Eastern Europe, the species can be found throughout Ukraine and South European Russia. The distribution also extends into West Tropical Africa, specifically within the borders of Benin. Consequently, these locations highlight the wide environmental adaptability of the Nelumbo genus.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | South European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Ukraine | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| Caucasus | North Caucasus | WCVP |
Activities
Nelumbo has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiviral.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |