Nymphaea micrantha
Also known as: Nymphaea abbreviata Guillaumin & Perr. +5 more
- Nymphaea abbreviata Guillaumin & Perr.
- Nymphaea caerulea var. albida Perr. & Guill.
- Nymphaea guineensis Schumach. & Thonn.
- Nymphaea rufescens Guillaumin & Perr.
- Nymphaea stellata var. bulbillifera Planch.
- Nymphaea vivipara Lehm.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Nymphaeaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous hydrogeophyte.
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Nymphaea micrantha is a tuberous plant within the Nymphaeaceae family. It originates in Africa. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Plant Type
Aquatic Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northeast Tropical Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Burkina, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Gabon, Gambia, The, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Togo
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Egypt