Nymphaea odorata
Nymphaea odorata, commonly known as the fragrant water lily, is a captivating aquatic plant revered for its striking blooms. Beyond its aesthetic beauty, this species holds significant place in traditional herbalism. Its aromatic properties and botanical compounds are frequently studied for their potential therapeutic and calming medicinal applications.
- Scientific name: Nymphaea odorata
- Family: Nymphaeaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Following its subclass Magnoliidae, it is placed in the order Nymphaeales and the family Nymphaeaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by 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 |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range that spans across both Europe and North America. In Middle Europe, its presence can be specifically identified within the borders of Germany. Moving across the Atlantic, the species is widely distributed throughout various regions of Canada. In Western Canada, it inhabits the provinces of British Columbia, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. Finally, its range extends to the eastern part of the country in New Brunswick.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Western Canada | British Columbia | WCVP |
| Western Canada | Manitoba | WCVP |
| Western Canada | Saskatchewan | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | New Brunswick | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Newfoundland | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Nova Scotia | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Ontario | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Prince Edward I. | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Québec | WCVP |
Chemicals
Nymphaea odorata has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include afzelin, kaempferol 3-O-alpha-l-rhamnopyranoside, myricetin 3-O-alpha-l-rhamnopyranoside, myricetin 3-O-beta-d-galactopyranoside, myricitrin.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| afzelin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol 3-O-alpha-l-rhamnopyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myricetin 3-O-alpha-l-rhamnopyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myricetin 3-O-beta-d-galactopyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myricitrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nymphaeoside A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin 3-O-alpha-l-rhamnopyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Nymphaea odorata has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include prostate cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| prostate cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |