Taxonomy and typification of nymphaea ampla salisb. The website also provides access to a database and images of herbarium specimens found at the university of south florida and other herbaria. Nymphaea ampla white water lily at maya ethnobotanicals. Anectodal reports have stated that nymphaea ampla possess mild sedative effects. The white flowers jut up about four to five inches above the floating leaves. Water lilies produce handsome, floating foliage and gorgeous blossoms. Nymphaea ampla white dotleaf water lily seeds lotus 10 seeds.
Fassett consulted conard on his treatment of nymphaea p. A voucher may be a record of a plants occurrence in a particular area, or a specific example of a plant used in a scientific investigation. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. It grows in water that is 30150 cm 1259 in deep and likes large ponds and lakes.
A species of water lily, white lotus is a perennial plant growing to a height of 45 cm. Our novel interpretations are presented in light of recurrent suggestions that nymphaea ampla was employed as a psychotropic medium in religious and. Introduction the aquatic plant water lily is regarded as the queen of indian flowers, beloved of the poets. Chinese writer chou tuni in the 11th century ad, quoted in giless gems of chinese. Nymphaea ampla white waterlily, dotleaf waterlily, white lotus 10 seeds combined shipping on up to 10 packs nymphaea ampla is similar to nymphaea caerulea sacred blue waterlily both in appearance and in its traditional use.
Adsorption isotherm is the basic requirement for designing any adsorption system. The lily pads can be seen floating on water, while the blossoms rise above the water. When this species is found commonest around vieux fort it is often mixed with nymphaea ampla. Innovative k tattoo an allnatural, fruit based ink tattoo. Nymphaea ampla is a species of plants with 518 observations. Differs from the more common nymphaea ampla by having straight edge to the leaf which is purple underneath and by having nocturnal flowers. Vincent, grenada, barbados, rest of west indies, north america, mesoamerica. In in south africa c 1800, the rootstock of the blue water lily was collected and eaten, either raw or in curries, in particular by the cape malays and farming communities in the cape. In this study, the potential of activated carbon prepared from n. The flowers are white in color sometimes, with a pink tinge. References cited in nymphaea ampla and suggested additional reading. Plants profile for nymphaea ampla dotleaf waterlily. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for subspecies profiles. The species belong to nymphaea are prized as ornamentals, being considered as a religious plant and also have been.
Ampla is reported to have some of the same alkaloids in the roots and bulbs. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about dotleaf waterlily nymphaea ampla supplied by member gardeners in the plantfiles database at daves garden. Nymphaea ampla is similar to nymphaea caerulea sacred blue waterlily both in appearance and in its traditional use. Its white flowers jut up about four to five inches above the plants floating leaves. The water lily nymphaea rudgeana is distributed in central america as well as in the north and east of southamerica. The main use for these containers is believed to be the delivery vessel for the magical, ceremonial concoction known as the balche drink of the priest or shaman. Rich with symbolism across almost every culture, lilies are said to have been used medicinally throughout asia for more than 2,000 years. Pdf population dynamics and net primary production of the. Plants profile for nymphaea ampla pulchella dotleaf. Although both are referred to as lotus this can be misleading because the true lotus is in the genus nelumbo.
As with any plantderived product, it is advised that you consult a medical professional before choosing to consume it as a dietary supplement. The nymphaea ampla blooms all year round in hot climate. The large, elegant fragrant white flowers are held well above the water at the tip of a sturdy green stalk and appear almost constantly from spring until the end of summer. The lotus nelumbo nucifera has highly spiritual meanings the water lilly nymphaea odorata, white water lilly, a beautiful flower, does not. Nymphaea ampla, water lily serpent, feathered serpent, vision serpent, entheogen. Nymphaea alba, also known as the european white water lily, white water rose or white nenuphar, is an aquatic flowering plant of the family nymphaeaceae. December 2008 plants utilized by the maya from classic times. Waterlilies by category international waterlily collection.
White water lily gram nymphaea alba white water lily grows in stillstanding or very low streaming waters with a maximum depth of 1. Nymphaea, aquatic plants, traditional medicine, ethnopharmacology, phytoconstituents. Emma dalziell dec 2015 final certified version of thesis. Nymphaea ou ninfeia e um genero botanico pertencente a familia nymphaeaceae. Media in category nymphaea amplathe following 18 files are in this category, out of 18 total. Water lily, nymphaea ampla, an aquatic hydrophyte can grow in almost any environment and is frequently found along the edges of ponds, lakes and streams burghardt, 2008. Conard 1905 are confirmed by specimens although no recent collections have been seen. It is a close relative of sacred blue waterlily nymphaea caerulea, which is known commonly as blue lotus.
Limnologic and genetical aspects of nymphaea rudgeana g. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Nymphaea synonyms, nymphaea pronunciation, nymphaea translation, english dictionary definition of nymphaea. Some taxa occur as introduced species where they are not native, and some are weeds. Blue and white water lilies were the most important cultivated ritual plant of ancient egypt. Plants utilized by the mayan from classic times through today 4 flowers passion flower passiflora edulis water lily nymphaea ampla, castalia ampla photo. There are many graphical iconic examples that lead one to the conclusion that nymphaea ampla appears to have been used as an additive to the balche drink used in religious ceremonies by priests and in shamanic ritual ceremonies by shamans. Nymphaea ampla is also referred to as white lotus, although it is a waterlily. It is native to north africa, temperate asia, europe and tropical asia india. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for species.
They are found texas, mexico, west indies, and central and south america. Nymphaea ampla or white lotus is sometimes called dotleaf water lily. The atlas of florida plants provides a source of information for the distribution of plants within the state and taxonomic information. It is said to be very likely that its transformed into apomorphine through the bodys metabolism. These are hardy and tropical, aquatic perennials native to australia, south africa and the northern hemisphere. It is also found growing wild on the higher elevated lake plateaus of chiapas. Nymphaea definition of nymphaea by the free dictionary. This is perhaps because lotus also has similar properties and. December 2008 plants utilized by the maya from classic. A voucher specimen is a pressed and thoroughly dried plant sample deposited in a herbarium, and is intended to be a permanent record supporting research purposes. Then sow the seeds on the soil and cover the seeds with a thin layer of gravel.
Jan 01, 2002 the water lily is often found on ceramic vessels that appear to depict, for the most part, prophetic scenes from the underworld or other worlds. Also known as tiger lotus, it grows in clear, warm, still and slightly acidic waters. Nymphaea ampla white dotleaf water lily seeds lotus 10. Ayahuasca, iboga, ethnobotanicals, rainforest plants, kambo, shamanic arts, crafts and visions. The nymphaea is an american flower, favored by lady bird johnson. The white water lily, or nymphaea ampla, grows thick rhizome and has longstemmed cordate leaves. Leaf blade abaxially purple, often spotted, adaxially green, ovate to nearly orbiculate, 1545. The water lily is often found on ceramic vessels that appear to depict, for the most part, prophetic scenes from the underworld or other worlds. Nymphaea the type genus of the family nymphaeaceae. White water lily nymphaea ampla psychonaut boutique.
Nature sounds, fall asleep, meditation music, deep sleep, 2580d duration. The white water lily, or nymphaea ampla, grows a thick rhizome and has longstemmed cordate leaves. The white water lily is used for its calming, europhoric and paralysing effects. Balche is the potion which helps the holy man change into his. While generally accepting most of planchon s divisions of this group, caspary had largely ignored the competing classification of lehmann 1853, who had accepted as many as five species for this com. Nymphaea ampla nymphaeaceae, a waterlily new to florida. Red lotus nymphaea rubra is a member of the waterlily family and is known commonly as indian red waterlily. The plant occurs throughout the mayan lowlands in southern mexico. It has been reported that the flowers were used as a narcotic inebriant with opiumlike effects during. White lotus nymphaea ampla flowers botanical wellness. We relied on the key to identify specimens of nymphaea ampla and n.
White water lily 50 gram nymphaea ampla avalon magic. Phytochemistry and pharmacology of the genus nymphaea. There are many who report nymphaea ampla effects as including feelings of floating and euphoric sensations, and i can confirm that my preparations of white lily do indeed have such effects, although they are somewhat mild. Balche is the potion which helps the holy man change into his transformation animal. Botanical information nymphaea nouchali is a clump forming perennial with spongy roots and tuberous rhizomes that are anchored in pond orcreek mud. Differs from the more common nymphaea amazona by having undulate edge to the leaf which is. The plants database includes the following 18 species of nymphaea. Many species are cultivated as ornamental plants, and many cultivars have been bred. It is a plant with floating leaves and grows in diverse stagnant to flowing waters and even in brackish areas. Yellow brick cinema relaxing music recommended for you. Nymphaea ampla although water lily is usually grown for its beautiful blossoms, it is also a plant with valuable medicinal uses. Please be aware that we do not sell our products as dietary supplements or to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any. Pdf in this paper we evaluated the population dynamics and. Indigenous common aquatic herb of freshwater ponds.
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