Nymphaea ampla
Nymphaea ampla, commonly known as the large-flowered water lily, is a majestic aquatic plant native to parts of Africa. Renowned for its striking blossoms, it holds significant medicinal value in traditional practices. Various parts of the plant are utilized for their therapeutic properties to support holistic wellness and healing.
- Scientific name: Nymphaea ampla
- Family: Nymphaeaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is situated in the order Nymphaeaales and the family Nymphaeaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is completed within the genus Nymphaea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Nymphaeales | WCVP |
| Family | Nymphaeaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Nymphaea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Nymphaea ampla, is known by various names depending on the linguistic context. In Thai, it is commonly referred to as บัวขาว, while in Chinese, it is known as 美洲白睡莲 or 大睡莲. Additionally, in Cantonese, the name used is 美洲白睡蓮.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| th | บัวขาว | Wikidata |
| zh | 美洲白睡莲 | Wikidata |
| yue | 美洲白睡蓮 | Wikidata |
| zh | 大睡莲 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several key regions in North America. In the South-Central United States, it can be found specifically within the state of Texas. Its range extends into the Southeastern United States, where it is present in Florida. Moving into Mexico, the species is distributed across the central territories. Furthermore, it is also located throughout the northeast and the gulf regions of Mexico.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| South-Central U.S.A. | Texas | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Florida | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Belize | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
Activities
Nymphaea ampla has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Psychoactive.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Psychoactive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |