Tiny waterlily
It is a tropical and subtropical plant. It grows in ditches and rice fields. It grows in wetlands. They are widely distributed in the Philippines being very abundant in some lakes. It can grow in arid places. In Ethiopia it grows between 550-1,800 m above sea level. In Yunnan.
Also known as:
Alli-tamara, Alli-tamarai, Ambal, Ati-ati paya, Bambher, Bhenghi, Biga bhet, Blue lotus, Boga seluk, Bua phuean, Bua puan, Chota kanwal, Chotakamal, Dhabalakain, Geleila, Indian red waterlily, Izibo, Kaehe, Kamal, Kampone aluk, Kanval, Kara neythal, Kath mouka, Kiyho, Koi, Koka, Krishnakamal, Kya-ni, Kya-nyo, Kya-pya, Lalakamal, Lal shapla, Lumchang phka khiew, Mokuva, Nal, Nallakalava, Neerambal, Nela tavare, Nilakain, Nilikulava, Nilkamal, Nilopala, Nilophal, Nilotpalam, Nilpadma, Nilshapla, Nyadale huvu, Periambal, Poyani, Prolett, Pulau, Pundi salukid, Raktakamal, Rakto-kambal, Rangkain, Safla bubar, Sapla, Seluk, Serojoa biru, Shaluk, Shapla, Sitambel, Subdikain, Sung lam, Telepok, Tella-kalava, Teratai kechil, Thariktha, Tharo-angangba, Tharol, Tharo mari, Thoblo, Toblo, Tswii, Tunjong biru, Tunjung, Uplia kamal, Vellambal, White shapla, Yan yao shui lian
Synonyms
- Castalia caerulea Tratt.
- Castalia stellaris Salisb.
- Castalia stellata (Willd.) Woodv. & Wood
- Castalia stellata Blume
- Nymphaea caerulea Savigny
- Nymphaea calliantha Conard
- Nymphaea capensis Thunb.
- Nymphaea stellata Willd.
Edible Portion
- Flower stalks, Tubers, Root, Rhizomes, Seeds, Vegetable, Flowers
Where does Tiny waterlily grow?
Found in: Afghanistan, Africa, Andamans, Asia, Australia, Bangladesh, Botswana, Cambodia, China, East Africa, Egypt, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Himalayas, Hungary, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Kenya, Laos, Malawi, Malaysia, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, North Africa, Northeastern India, Pacific, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Philippines, SE Asia, South Africa, Southern Africa, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Zululand
Notes: There are about 50 Nymphaea species.
Status: It is a commercially cultivated vegetable. The stalks are sold in markets.
Growing Tiny waterlily
Cultivation: Plants can be grown by dividing the tuberous rhizomes
Edible Uses: The seed are parched and eaten raw or roasted. The ripe fruit are eaten raw. The roots are cooked and eaten. The stalks are also eaten raw or cooked as a vegetable. The flowers are eaten.
Production: It is fast growing. Tubers are normally available throughout the year. Fruit are available September to December.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
Tiny waterlily Photos
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