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Nymphaea stuhlmannii

Nymphaea stuhlmannii (Engl.) Schweinf. & Gilg
Nymphaea stuhlmannii
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Nymphaea stuhlmannii is a species in the Nymphaeaceae family, native to the Afrotropical region, specifically Tanzania. It was first described in 1903 by Schweinfurth and Gilg.

Description

Nymphaea stuhlmannii is a member of the Nymphaeaceae, commonly known as the water lily family. This species is part of the genus Nymphaea, which includes several aquatic plants known for their floating leaves and showy flowers. The species is native to the Afrotropical region and is specifically found in Tanzania. It was formally described in 1903 by the botanists Schweinfurth and Gilg, who provided its current scientific name as (Engl.) Schweinf. & Gilg. The plant is adapted to aquatic environments and is part of the diverse flora of the region.

Distribution

Afrotropical · Tanzania

Synonyms

Nymphaea holoxanthaNymphaea citrinaNymphaea lotus var. stuhlmanniiNymphaea burttii

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