| Nymphaea lingulata | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Order: | Nymphaeales |
| Family: | Nymphaeaceae |
| Genus: | Nymphaea |
| Subgenus: | Nymphaea subg. Hydrocallis |
| Species: | N. lingulata |
| Binomial name | |
| Nymphaea lingulata Wiersema [1] | |
Nymphaea lingulata is a species of waterlily native to Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay. [1]
Nymphaea lingulata is an aquatic herb [2] with ovoid to subglobose rhizomes. [3] The ovate,suborbicular to orbicular floating leaves have flat, entire margins. [2] The glabrous petiole has 2-4 primary central and 4-10 secondary peripheral air canals. [4]
The glabrous, reddish peduncle has 5-6 primary central and 10−12 secondary peripheral air canals. [4] The ovoid, ruminate, pilose seeds have trichomes arranged in continuous longitudinal lines. [2]
It is only slightly fragrant. [3] The floral fragrance has been described as solvent-like. It consists of the compounds Benzyl alcohol, and (methoxymethyl)benzene. [5]
The diploid chromosome count is 2n = 18. [3]
It is stoloniferous, but does not produce proliferating pseudanthia. Vegetative reproduction does occur, but according to Wiersema, sexual reproduction likely is of greater significance in this species. [3] However, more recent field observations indicate a greater significance of vegetative reproduction, which diminishes the importance of sexual reproduction. [4]
Abundant seed production through autogamy has been reported. According to Wiersema, the main mode of reproduction in Nymphaea lingulata likely relies on autogamous sexual reproduction. [3] Field observations contradict these findings, stating that the main mode of reproduction relies on stolon formation. [4]
It was first described by Wiersema in 1984. [1]
The type specimen of was collected by Wiersema, Horn, and de Ataide Silva in Maranhão, Brazil, from a pond between Teresina and Caxias on the 28th of June 1982. [3]
It is placed in Nymphaea subg. Hydrocallis. [3]
The specific epithet lingulata means tongue-shaped. [6]
It appears to be a rare species. [3]
Nymphaea lingulata grows in temporary lagoons, and in slowly flowing rivers. It occurs sympatrically with Nymphaea pulchella , and Cabomba . [4]
Scarab beetles likely act as pollinators of Nymphaea lingulata. [4]
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