Nelumbo nucifera
Nelumbo nucifera (pronunciation: /nɛˈlʌmboʊ nuːˈsɪfərə/), also known as the sacred lotus, is a plant species in the family Nelumbonaceae. It is an aquatic perennial that is native to tropical Asia and Queensland, Australia.
Etymology
The name Nelumbo nucifera is derived from the Sinhalese word 'Nelum', which is the national flower of Sri Lanka, and 'nucifera' meaning nut-bearing.
Description
Nelumbo nucifera is an aquatic plant that grows in water bodies like ponds and lakes. The leaves are large and round, with a radial notch in Nymphaeaceae and Nelumbo, but fully circular in Victoria and Euryale. The flowers are large, showy, and fragrant, and are usually found in shades of pink or white.
Medicinal Uses
In traditional medicine, different parts of Nelumbo nucifera are used to treat various ailments. The seeds are used in Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine for their astringent, cardiotonic, and cooling properties. The leaves are used to treat fever, and the petals are used in cosmetics.
Related Terms
- Nelumbonaceae: The botanical family to which Nelumbo nucifera belongs.
- Aquatic Plants: Plants that have adapted to living in aquatic environments.
- Perennial Plant: Plants that live for more than two years.
- Ayurveda: A system of medicine with historical roots in the Indian subcontinent.
- Traditional Chinese Medicine: A style of traditional medicine based on more than 2,500 years of Chinese medical practice.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Nelumbo nucifera
- Wikipedia's article - Nelumbo nucifera
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