Nymphoides — 4 species

Botanical species in the genus Nymphoides recorded in the PlantPeers database.

Nymphoides crenata
Edible

Nymphoides crenata

Nymphoides crenata

Family: Menyanthaceae

Cultivation

The plant grows from the warm temperate to the tropical zones. Prefers an organically rich soil and a position in full sun to part shade. Succeeds in still or very slowly flowing water up to 100cm deep, as well as in swampy soils.

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Nymphoides cristata
Edible

Nymphoides cristata

Nymphoides cristata

Family: Menyanthaceae

Cultivation

The plant grows from the warm temperate to the tropical zones. Prefers an organically rich soil and a position in full sun to part shade. Succeeds in still or very slowly flowing water up to 60cm deep, as well as in swampy soils.

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Nymphoides indica
Edible

Nymphoides indica

Nymphoides indica

Family: Menyanthaceae

Cultivation

Succeeds in full sun and partial shade. Prefers a rich, sandy loam. Plants grow best when the roots are submerged in 30 - 60cm of water.

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Nymphoides peltata

Nymphoides peltata

Family: Menyanthaceae

Cultivation

A water plant growing readily in shallow water in a rich loam. It can be very invasive in a rich soil. Prefers a sunny position.

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