Nelumbo genus
Nelumbo · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Nelumbo genus, scientifically known as Nelumbo, is a group of remarkable aquatic perennials celebrated for their medicinal properties. Renowned for their sacred symbolism, these plants offer diverse therapeutic benefits, including calming effects and anti-inflammatory support. From roots to petals, every part provides unique compounds used in traditional healing practices.
- Family
- Nelumbonaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Lotus · Lotuses
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- lotus
- lotuses
Scientific Names
Accepted name
NelumboRegional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Loto
German:
- Lotosblumen
- Lotusgewächse
- Lotusblume
- Lotosgewächse
- Lotus
- Lotusblumen
- Nelumbonaceae
- Lotuswurzel
- Lotosblumen
French:
- lotus
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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 |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Proteales |
| Family | Nelumbonaceae |
| Genus | Nelumbo |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (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 |
|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Italy |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania |
| Eastern Europe | South European Russia |
| Eastern Europe | Ukraine |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon |
| Russian Far East | Amur |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk |
| Russian Far East | Primorye |
| Caucasus | North Caucasus |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Nelumbo has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiviral.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antiviral | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antiviral
- Nature communications