Nymphaea capensis
Nymphaea capensis (Cape blue waterlily) is an aquatic flowering plant of the water lily family Nymphaeaceae.
| Cape blue waterlily | |
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| Nymphaea capensis at Kovalam beach | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Order: | Nymphaeales |
| Family: | Nymphaeaceae |
| Genus: | Nymphaea |
| Species: | N. capensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Nymphaea capensis Thunb. | |
Native to Africa, the plant is found growing abundantly in freshwater habitats in tropical regions of Africa, and as an introduced species in Australia, the state of Florida, and other tropical areas.[1] This plant's bulb can survive relatively long periods of time without rainfall in a dry river bed. During the rain season, as the riverbed or bog fills up, the bulb will sprout leaves and flowers.
The Cape blue waterlily grows best in full sun to semi-sun and in relatively shallow water.
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Bud of Nymphaea capensis
References
- "Nymphaea capensis". Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN). Agricultural Research Service (ARS), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Retrieved 8 November 2011.
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