Nymphaea rubra
Nymphaea rubra, commonly known as the Red Water Lily, is a stunning aquatic plant valued for its vibrant blooms. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, it holds significant medicinal importance in traditional practices, often utilized for its soothing properties to treat inflammation, digestive issues, and various skin conditions through herbal applications.
- Scientific name: Nymphaea rubra
- Family: Nymphaeaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Nymphaeales, it falls under the family Nymphaeaceae. Finally, its specific classification is placed 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 |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across several distinct regions. In Middle Europe, it can be specifically located within Hungary. Its presence extends into Asia, where it is found throughout Southeast China. Within the Indian Subcontinent, the species is widely distributed across India and Bangladesh. Additionally, it thrives in the specific region of Assam.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
Chemicals
Nymphaea rubra has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Apomorphine, Nuciferine.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Apomorphine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Nuciferine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Nymphaea rubra has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Nymphaea rubra has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include dyslipidemia.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| dyslipidemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |