| Barclaya motleyi | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Order: | Nymphaeales |
| Family: | Nymphaeaceae |
| Genus: | Barclaya |
| Species: | B. motleyi |
| Binomial name | |
| Barclaya motleyi | |
| Synonyms [2] | |
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Barclaya motleyi is a species of perennial aquatic plant native to the region spanning from Thailand to Western Malesia, and New Guinea. [2]
Barclaya motleyi is an aquatic, stoloniferous plant with 2–6 cm long rhizomes. The round to ovate, petiolate leaves are 4–8 cm wide. [3]
The nocturnal flowers are 6–8 cm wide. They have 20-35 anthers. The gynoecium consists of 7-9 carpels. The stigmatic cup has 7-9 carpellary appendages. The round, 1.5 cm wide fruit bears echinate, ellipsoid, 1 mm long, and 0.5 mm wide seeds. The floral fragrance has been describes as pungent and solvent like. [3]
The chromosome count is 2n = 36. [3]
It is stoloniferous. [3]
The flowers are emergent and chasmogamous. Autogamy can occur in Barclaya motleyi. [4] The fruits ripen within 4–5 months. [3]
It was first described by Joseph Dalton Hooker in 1860. [2]
The type specimen was collected by James Motley in Bangarmassing, Kalimantan, Indonesia between 1857 and 1858. [3]
Barclaya kunstleri was believed to be synonymous with Barclaya motleyi, but is now believed to be a separate species. [3] [4] It had also been previously treated as Barclaya motleyi var. kunstleri King [3] [5] and it is still regarded as a synonym of Barclaya motleyi by other sources. [2] Likewise, Barclaya hirta is regarded as a synonym of Barclaya motleyi, [2] but is accepted as a separate species by others. [3]
It has been speculated, that Barclaya kunstleri may be a result of hybridisation of Barclaya motleyi and Barclaya longifolia . [5]
The specific epithet motleyi honours James Motley, [6] who discovered this species, and sent preserved specimens to England. Motley had chosen the specific epithet rotundifolia, but after he and his family were killed, Joseph Dalton Hooker decided to name it in honour of its deceased discoverer. [7] [8]
The IUCN conservation status is data deficient (DD). It faces threats from habitat destruction for agriculture or development, dam construction, potential collection pressure, and pollution. [1] A newer study categories it as least concern (LC). [3]
Barclaya motleyi occurs in shallow streams with silt or sandy substrates in rainforests, rubber plantations, and urban environments. [1]
A field observation during the duration of three weeks failed to identify any pollinators. [4]
It is used in the aquarium trade. [1] It can be cultivated in muddy, acid, fertile soils at temperatures of 22-26 °C. [9]
Barclaya is a genus of six species of flowering plants of the family Nymphaeaceae. Barclaya are aquatic plants native to tropical Asia. The genus was named in honour of the American-born English brewer and patron of science Robert Barclay.
Nymphaea rudgeana is a species of waterlily native to the region spanning from Mexico to tropical South America.
Nymphaea tenuinervia is a species of waterlily native to Colombia, Guyana and Brazil.
Nymphaea conardii is a species of waterlily native to the region spanning from Southern Mexico to tropical South America.
Nymphaea novogranatensis is a species of waterlily native to Colombia, Mexico, and Venezuela.
Nymphaea × thiona is a species of waterlily native to the US-American states Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. Additionally, it has been introduced to Costa Rica, as well as the US-American states Kentucky, and Nevada. It is a natural hybrid of Nymphaea mexicana and Nymphaea odorata.
Nymphaea gracilis is a species of waterlily endemic to Mexico. It is the only species of its genus, which is endemic to Mexico.
Nymphaea guineensis is a species of waterlily native to the region spanning from tropical West Africa to Chad.
Nymphaea maculata is a species of waterlily native to tropical Africa.
Barclaya longifolia is a species of perennial aquatic plant native to the region of Indo-China to Northwest Peninsular Malaysia.
Passiflora aurantioides is a species of passion flower native to the region from the Maluku Islands, Indonesia, to Papuasia and Queensland, Australia.
Barclaya rotundifolia is a species of perennial aquatic plant native peninsular Malaysia, and Borneo.
Barclaya rugosa is a species of perennial aquatic plant endemic to peninsular Malaysia.
Barclaya wellyi is a species of perennial aquatic plant native to Sumatra, Indonesia.
Barclaya hirta is a species of aquatic plant native to Sumatra, Indonesia. It is disputed. By some, it is treated as synonym of Barclaya motleyi, but by others it is regarded as a separate species.
Barclaya kunstleri is a species of aquatic plant native to Peninsular Malaysia, and Singapore. It is disputed. By some, it is treated as synonym of Barclaya motleyi, but by others it is regarded as a separate species.
Nuphar ulvacea is a species of rhizomatous aquatic plant native to the US-American states Alabama and Florida.
Nuphar ozarkana is a species of aquatic plant native to the US-American states Arkansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma.
Nuphar orbiculata is a species of rhizomatous aquatic plant native to the US-American states Alabama, Florida, and Georgia.
Nymphaea subg. Brachyceras is a subgenus of the genus Nymphaea.
