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Nymphaea ampla

Dotleaf Waterlily
Also known as: Castalia ampla Salisb. +10 more
  • Castalia ampla Salisb.
  • Leuconymphaea ampla (Salisb.) Kuntze
  • Nymphaea ampla f. approximata Casp.
  • Nymphaea ampla f. distans Casp.
  • Nymphaea ampla f. superposita Casp.
  • Nymphaea ampla var. ampla
  • Nymphaea ampla var. parviflora Griseb.
  • Nymphaea ampla var. plumieri Planch.
  • Nymphaea candolleana Lehm.
  • Nymphaea lotus Aubl.
  • Nymphaea sinuata Salzm. ex Planch.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Nymphaeaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous hydrogeophyte.

Originating in North America and South America, Nymphaea ampla (commonly known as Dotleaf Waterlily) is a rhizomatous plant belonging to the Nymphaeaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Plant Type
Aquatic Plant

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A., Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bahamas, Belize, Cayman Is., Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Florida, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Netherlands Antilles, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, Surinam, Texas, Venezuela, Windward Is.

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)
Trinidad-Tobago

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