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Nymphaea nouchali var. nouchali · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (8 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Star lotus, scientifically known as Nymphaea nouchali var. nouchali, is a sacred aquatic plant revered in many Eastern cultures. Renowned for its stunning blooms, it possesses significant medicinal properties. It is traditionally used to treat inflammation, digestive issues, and skin ailments, offering a natural approach to holistic healing.

Family
Nymphaeaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Flower
Common names
Star Lotus
Scientific synonyms
Castalia Acutiloba · Nymphaea Stellata Var. Cyanea · 13 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Nymphaea nouchali var. nouchali

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Further taxonomic placement includes the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Nymphaeaales, placing it in the family Nymphaeaceae. It is specifically identified under the genus Nymphaea as the variety Nymphaea nouchalii var. nouchalii.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Nymphaeales
Family Nymphaeaceae
Genus Nymphaea

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a wide geographical range spanning several distinct regions across Asia. In Western Asia, its presence is documented within the borders of Afghanistan. Its distribution extends significantly into China, where it can be found in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan regions. Furthermore, the species is located in Eastern Asia, specifically inhabiting the island of Taiwan. These diverse locations highlight the varied environmental niches that this medicinal variety can occupy.

Region Area
Western Asia Afghanistan
China China South-Central
China Hainan
China China Southeast
Eastern Asia Taiwan
Indian Subcontinent Assam
Indian Subcontinent Bangladesh
Indian Subcontinent India
Indian Subcontinent Pakistan
Indian Subcontinent Sri Lanka

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Nymphaea nouchali var. nouchali has 1 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include flower.

Plant parts reported in Nymphaea nouchali var. nouchali
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Flower 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Flower

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology
  2. Journal of advanced pharmaceutical technology & research

Chemicals

Nymphaea nouchali var. nouchali has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,2,3,4,6-Penta-O-galloyl-beta-D-glucose, Corilagin, Gallic acid, NYMPHAYOL.

Chemicals reported in Nymphaea nouchali var. nouchali
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
1,2,3,4,6-Penta-O-galloyl-beta-D-glucose 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Corilagin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Gallic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
NYMPHAYOL 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

1,2,3,4,6-Penta-O-galloyl-beta-D-glucose

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Corilagin

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Gallic acid

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

NYMPHAYOL

  1. Journal of advanced pharmaceutical technology & research

Activities

Nymphaea nouchali var. nouchali has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Aphrodisiac, Hepatoprotective.

Activities reported in Nymphaea nouchali var. nouchali
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Aphrodisiac 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hepatoprotective 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Aphrodisiac

  1. Journal of advanced pharmaceutical technology & research

Hepatoprotective

  1. Journal of advanced pharmaceutical technology & research