Nymphaea nouchali var. nouchali
Nymphaea nouchalii var. nouchalii, commonly known as the Blue Water Lily, is a revered aquatic plant in Ayurvedic medicine. Renowned for its cooling properties, it is traditionally used to treat inflammation, skin disorders, and nervous system ailments. This sacred bloom holds significant spiritual and therapeutic value in Eastern healing traditions.
- Scientific name: Nymphaea nouchali var. nouchali
- Family: Nymphaeaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Nymphaeales | WCVP |
| Family | Nymphaeaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Nymphaea | 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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
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.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Aphrodisiac | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |