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Nymphaea atrans S.W.L.Jacobs
| Family Name: | Nymphaeaceae |
| Common Name: | Water Lily, Teratai, 睡莲 |
Nymphaea atrans is a tropical, day blooming water lily species native to N. Queensland (Australia). Its fragrant flowers are initially white, then turning to pink and finally becoming deep purple over the span of several days.
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Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Northern Queensland |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Aquatic (Freshwater Pond / Lake / River) |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Floating aquatic plant |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Large, round leaves have a toothed leaf margin. |
| Stems | The underground, horizontal stem known as a rhizome produces the leaves and flowers. |
| Flowers | Flowers change colour from white to pink to purple over several days. They are held slightly above the water (~20 cm). |
| Fruit | The fruit is a berry. |
| Habitat | It is often found in seasonally dry tropical biomes. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Fragrant (Flowers) (Day), Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Pond / Lake / River |
| Thematic Landscaping | Water Garden, Fragrant / Aromatherapy Garden |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Fauna Pollination Dispersal Associated Fauna | Bee-Attracting |
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| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) (Insects (Ant, Beetle, Fly, Thrip, Wasp), Insects (Bee)) |
| Seed or Spore Dispersal | Abiotic (Water) |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Lots of Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast to Moderate |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Viviparious Propagule |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green - Light Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Leathery, Smooth |
| Young Flush Texture(s) | Leathery, Smooth |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Basal, Rosulate / Rosette |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Orbicular / Round) |
| Foliar Venation | Palmate |
| Foliar Margin | Serrate / Toothed |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Rounded |
| Foliar Base | Peltate |
| Typical Foliar Area | Macrophyll ( 182.25cm2 - 1640.25 cm2 ) |
Non - Foliar and Storage
| Stem Type & Modification | Herbaceous |
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Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | White, Pink, Purple |
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| Flower Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Flower Grouping | Solitary |
| Flower Location | Cauliflorous |
| Flower Symmetry | Radial |
| Individual Flower Shape | Stellate / Star-shaped |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Fruit Classification | Simple Fruit |
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| Fruit Type | Fleshy Fruit , Berry |
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Others
| Master ID | 34318 |
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| Species ID | 8731 |
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