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- All of these cultivars are relatives of the species Nelumbo nucifera, whose common names include lotus, sacred lotus, and Asian lotus.
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Nelumbo nucifera, also known as sacred lotus, Indian lotus, [1] or simply lotus, is one of two extant species of aquatic plant in the family Nelumbonaceae. It is sometimes colloquially called a water lily, though this more often refers to members of the family Nymphaeaceae .
Jan 27, 2024 · This section provides a thorough analysis of the varied applications of Nelumbo nucifera, extending beyond its aesthetic and nutritional attributes. The initial focus is on the ecological roles of the lotus, particularly its contributions to aesthetic enhancement and water purification.
Jul 27, 2019 · It belongs to the small family of Nelumbonaceae, comprising of only one genus Nelumbo with two species: Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. and Nelumbo lutea Pear., which are popularly named as Asian lotus and American lotus, respectively [1].
- Zhongyuan Lin, Cheng Zhang, Dingding Cao, Rebecca Njeri Damaris, Pingfang Yang
- 10.3390/ijms20153680
- 2019
- Int J Mol Sci. 2019 Aug; 20(15): 3680.
However, there are only two known living species of lotus. One is the better-known Nelumbo nucifera, which is native to East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and probably Australia and is commonly cultivated for consumption and use in traditional Chinese medicine. The other lotus is Nelumbo lutea, which is native to North America and the ...
Jan 27, 2024 · The morphological diversity within the Nelumbo genus is noteworthy, with the two primary species, Nelumbo nucifera and Nelumbo lutea, exhibiting distinct variations (Lu et al. 2023; Salaemae et al. 2018b).
Apr 1, 2014 · The historical biogeography of Nelumbo is reconstructed by fossil records. •. Nelumbo distributions in geologic past are linked to climatic changes. •. The origin of lotus tubers is related to cooling climate and increasing seasonality. Abstract.
Aug 23, 2024 · Each summer, Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Lily Pool Terrace lights up with a display of radiant lotuses. All of these cultivars are relatives of the species Nelumbo nucifera, whose common names include lotus, sacred lotus, and Asian lotus.
