Nelumbo nucifera, also known as sacred lotus, Indian lotus, [1] or simply lotus, is one of two extant species of aquatic plant in the family Nelumbonaceae. It is sometimes colloquially called a water lily, though this more often refers to members of the family Nymphaeaceae. [2]

2024年12月20日 · sacred lotus, (Nelumbo nucifera), attractive edible aquatic plant of the lotus-lily family (Nelumbonaceae) found in tropical and subtropical Asia.

Nelumbo Species: nucifera Family: Nelumbonacea Life Cycle: Annual Perennial Recommended Propagation Strategy: Seed Country Or Region Of Origin: Asia (Iran to China, Japan, New Guinea) and Australia Distribution: Introduced to the southeastern United States, Italy, Puerto Rico, Trinidad, Leeward and Windward Islands.

Nelumbo nucifera, commonly known as the Sacred Lotus, Indian Lotus, or simply Lotus, is a breathtaking aquatic perennial celebrated for its striking, large flowers and iconic round leaves that float serenely on water surfaces.

This comprehensive review systematically examines the multifarious aspects of Nelumbo nucifera, elucidating its ecological, nutritional, medicinal, and biomimetic significance. Renowned both culturally and scientifically, Nelumbo nucifera manifests ...

2024年1月27日 · Renowned both culturally and scientifically, Nelumbo nucifera manifests remarkable adaptability, characterized by its extensive distribution across varied climatic regions, underpinned by its robust rhizome system and prolific reproductive strategies.

Warm temperate to tropical climates, in shallow wetlands, including floodplains, lagoons and swamps. A botanic garden in southwest London with the world’s most diverse living plant collection. Waterlily House, Princess of Wales Conservatory.

Life history: Nelumbo nucifera can grow up to 10 m in a year by vegetative spread from rhizomes. Flowers and fruits are observed from June to October, and take 5-6 years to reach maturity. Flowers are self-compatible, but also protogynous (styles mature before stamens) and thermogenic, creating heat for pollinators such as bees, flies, and beetles.

Nelumbo nucifera is commonly called sacred lotus in reference to the sacred and symbolic status the flower holds in Buddhism and Hinduism. It is native to Asia and Australia. It is a large-flowered lotus that typically grows 3-6’ tall in shallow water and spreads by …

Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. – sacred or Indian lotus, also known as the Rose of India and the sacred water lily of Hinduism and Buddhism. [20] It is the national flower of India and Vietnam. Its roots and seeds are also used widely in cooking in East Asia, South Asia and Southeast Asia.