Nymphaea lingulata is a species of waterlily native to Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay.[1]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Order: | Nymphaeales |
| Family: | Nymphaeaceae |
| Genus: | Nymphaea |
| Species: | N. lingulata
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| Binomial name | |
| Nymphaea lingulata Wiersema[1]
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Description edit
Vegetative characteristics edit
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]
Generative characteristics edit
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]
Cytology edit
The diploid chromosome count is 2n = 18.[3]
Reproduction edit
Vegetative reproduction edit
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]
Generative reproduction edit
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]
Taxonomy edit
It was first described by Wiersema in 1984.[1]
Type specimen edit
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]
Placement within Nymphaea edit
It is placed in Nymphaea subgenus Hydrocallis.[3]
Etymology edit
The specific epithet lingulata means tongue-shaped.[6]
Conservation edit
It appears to be a rare species.[3]
Ecology edit
Habitat edit
Nymphaea lingulata grows in temporary lagoons, and in slowly flowing rivers. It occurs sympatrically with Nymphaea pulchella, and Cabomba.[4]
Pollination edit
Scarab beetles likely act as pollinators of Nymphaea lingulata.[4]
References edit
- ^ a b c "Nymphaea lingulata Wiersema". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
- ^ a b c Pellegrini, M. O. O. & Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro. (n.d.-b). Nymphaea lingulata Wiersema Flora E Funga Do Brasil. Retrieved December 21, 2023, from https://floradobrasil.jbrj.gov.br/FB10945
- ^ a b c d e f g h Wiersema, J. H. (1987). A monograph of Nymphaea subgenus Hydrocallis (Nymphaeaceae). Systematic Botany Monographs, 1-112.
- ^ a b c d e f de Lima, C. T., Machado, I. C., & Giulietti, A. M. (2021). "Nymphaeaceae of Brasil." Sitientibus série Ciências Biológicas, 21.
- ^ Maia, A. C. D., de Lima, C. T., Navarro, D. M. D. A. F., Chartier, M., Giulietti, A. M., & Machado, I. C. (2014). "The floral scents of Nymphaea subg. Hydrocallis (Nymphaeaceae), the New World night-blooming water lilies, and their relation with putative pollinators." Phytochemistry, 103, 67-75.
- ^ Stearn, W. T. (1983b). Botanical latin: History, Grammar, Syntax, Terminology, and Vocabulary. p. 458.