| Nymphaea novogranatensis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Order: | Nymphaeales |
| Family: | Nymphaeaceae |
| Genus: | Nymphaea |
| Subgenus: | Nymphaea subg. Hydrocallis |
| Species: | N. novogranatensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Nymphaea novogranatensis Wiersema [1] | |
Nymphaea novogranatensis is a species of waterlily native to Colombia, Mexico, and Venezuela. [1]
Nymphaea novogranatensis is an aquatic herb [2] with ovoid rhizomes, which are stoloniferous in the initial growth phase. The broadly elliptic-ovate to suborbicular, subcoriaceous to skin-like, 24 cm long and 21 cm wide leaves have a green adaxial surface. Purple spotting occurs on younger foliage. The brownish purple abaxial leaf surface may also feature dark spotting. [3] The glabrous, 5 mm wide petioles have 2-4 primary and 6-8 secondary air canals. [4]
The nocturnal flowers either float on the water surface, or are slightly emergent. [4] They are attached to the glabrous, 7.5 mm wide peduncle with 5, 6, 15, or 18 primary air canals. [3]
The flowers are slightly fragrant. [3]
The diploid chromosome count is 2n = 28. [5]
The rhizomes of Nymphaea novogranatensis are stoloniferous in the initial growth phase. Proliferating pseudanthia are absent. [3]
Nymphaea novogranatensis depends on sexual reproduction. Contrary to other Nymphaea species, autogamous seed production is less fruitful. Therefore, it is more reliant on cross-pollination. [3]
It was first described by Wiersema in 1984. [1]
The type specimen of Nymphaea novogranatensis was collected by from a small depression along the road by Wiersema and González in Guarico, Venezuela on the 31st of August 1981. [3]
It is placed in Nymphaea subg. Hydrocallis. It is closely related to Nymphaea tenuinervia . [3]
The specific epithet novogranatensis is a demonym for Colombia, formerly called Nueva Granada. [6] [7]
In Mexico, it is threatened with extinction. [8] [9] Nymphaea novogranatensis is vulnerable to habitat loss resulting from human activities. [10]
In Mexico, Nymphaea novogranatensis grows in temporary puddles found in low, open regions of thorny scrublands dominated by Parkinsonia aculeata . It occurs sympatrically with Nymphaea amazonum , Nymphaea jamesoniana , and Nymphaea pulchella . [10] It also occurs in flooded savannahs, lagoons, and puddles. [2] It has a disjunct distribution. [11]
Nymphaea novogranatensis is pollinated by beetles. [2]
Victoria or giant waterlily is a genus of aquatic herbs in the plant family Nymphaeaceae. Its leaves have a remarkable size: Victoria boliviana produces leaves up to 3.2 metres (10 ft) in width. The genus name was given in honour of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom.
Nymphaea is a genus of hardy and tender aquatic plants in the family Nymphaeaceae. The genus has a cosmopolitan distribution. Many species are cultivated as ornamental plants, and many cultivars have been bred. Some taxa occur as introduced species where they are not native, and some are weeds. Plants of the genus are known commonly as water lilies, or waterlilies in the United Kingdom. The genus name is from the Greek νυμφαία, nymphaia and the Latin nymphaea, which means "water lily" and were inspired by the nymphs of Greek and Latin mythology.
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Nymphaea glandulifera is a species of waterlily native to tropical America.
Nymphaea prolifera is a species of waterlily naturally found from Mexico to Brazil and northeastern Argentina. Additionally, it has been reported to occur in Uruguay.
Nymphaea gardneriana is a species of waterlily native to Cuba and tropical South America.
Nymphaea potamophila is a species of waterlily native to the region spanning from Venezuela to northern Brazil. Additionally, it has been reported to occur in Colombia.
Nymphaea oxypetala is a species of waterlily native to Bolivia, Brazil, Cuba, Ecuador, Paraguay, and Venezuela. It is a remarkable species with excessively acuminate and acute sepals and petals.
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 belophylla is a species of waterlily native to Bolivia, Brazil and Venezuela.
Nymphaea amazonum is a species of water lily native to the region spanning from Mexico to tropical South America. It has been introduced to Bangladesh.
Nymphaea conardii is a species of waterlily native to the region spanning from Southern Mexico to tropical South America.
Nymphaea lasiophylla is a species of waterlily native to East Brazil. It has also been introduced to the Venezuelan Antilles.
Nymphaea pedersenii is a species of waterlily native to Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, and Uruguay.
Nymphaea lingulata is a species of waterlily native to Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay.
Nymphaea gracilis is a species of waterlily endemic to Mexico. It is the only species of its genus which is endemic to Mexico.
Nymphaea subg. Hydrocallis is a subgenus of the genus Nymphaea.
Nymphaea subg. Brachyceras is a subgenus of the genus Nymphaea.