Nelumbonaceae belongs to the order Proteales. It is also known as Lotus-lily family.
The Nelumbonaceae is a small family of aquatic flowering plants native to warm-temperate to tropical regions of Asia and the Americas. The family contains a single living genus, Nelumbo, with two extant species: the sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) of Asia and the American lotus (Nelumbo lutea) of North America. These plants are known for their large, circular leaves that often rise above the water surface, and their showy, fragrant flowers with numerous petals. The fruit is a distinctive spongy structure containing nut-like seeds, which are edible and long-lived.
Nelumbonaceae species thrive in shallow, still freshwater habitats such as ponds and lakes. A notable commercial crop is the sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera), cultivated for its edible seeds, rhizomes, and young leaves, as well as for its ornamental and cultural significance in many Asian traditions.
Total genera found for Nelumbonaceae: 1
- 1) Nelumbo
Total plants found for Nelumbonaceae: 1
- 1) Lotus (Crop)