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Barclaya longifolia

Orchid Lily
Also known as: Barclaya oblonga Wall. +2 more
  • Barclaya oblonga Wall.
  • Barclaya pierreana Thorel ex Gagnep.
  • Hydrostemma longifolium (Wall.) Mabb.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Nymphaeaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a hydroperennial.

Barclaya longifolia (commonly known as Orchid Lily) is an aquatic herbaceous perennial within the Nymphaeaceae family. It is found natively in Tropical Asia. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Aquatic Plant

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indo-China, Malesia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Andaman Is., Cambodia, Laos, Malaya, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam

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