Fabaceae / Papilionaceae

Nymphaeaceae
Nymphaea nouchalli Willd.
English name : Water Llily
Local name : Nilofer, Kuum.
Description :
A perennial aquatic herb with rhizomatous stems. Leaves broad rounded, floating on the
surface of water. Flowers white to lavender (5-) 8-15 (-20) cm across. A fairly common
flowering species.
Flowering Period :
July to October.
Habitat :
Commonly found in brackish lakes, ponds, marshy areas
and rice-fields
Uses :
The powdered root is prescribed for piles as a demulcent,
also for dysentery and dyspepsia, the flowers are
astringent and cardiotonic. Fruits are edible.
Distribution :
Throughout the warmer parts of Indian subcontinent,
extending to Malaysia, South-East Asia to the Philippines
and New Guinea.
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