Nymphaea micrantha
Nymphaea micrantha, commonly known as the small-flowered water lily, is a captivating aquatic plant cherished for its delicate blooms. Beyond its aesthetic charm, it holds significant ethnobotanical value. Traditionally used in various cultures, its bioactive compounds offer potential therapeutic benefits, making it a subject of interest in medicinal research.
- Scientific name: Nymphaea micrantha
- Family: Nymphaeaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered under Nymphaeales and placed in the family Nymphaeaceae. Ultimately, Nymphaea micrantha is identified by its specific 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, known scientifically as Nymphaea micrantha, is recognized by various common names depending on the language and region. In Persian, it is referred to as نیلوفر آبی آفریقای غربی, while in Chinese, it is called 小花睡莲. In French, it can be identified as Nénuphar à petite fleur or more poetically as Lotus bleu.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fa | نیلوفر آبی آفریقای غربی | Wikidata |
| zh | 小花睡莲 | Wikidata |
| fr | Nénuphar à petite fleur | Wikidata |
| fr | Lotus bleu | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range that extends across several distinct regions of the African continent. In Northern Africa, its presence is documented within the borders of Egypt. Moving toward the West Tropical Africa region, the species is found in Burkina. The distribution continues through several coastal and inland nations, including Gambia and Guinea-Bissau. Finally, the plant's recorded range encompasses the country of Guinea.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger | WCVP |
Chemicals
Nymphaea micrantha has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 6-BA, IBA.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 6-BA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| IBA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |