| Nymphoides indica | |
|---|---|
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| A flower with six, rather than five petals | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Spermatophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Menyanthaceae |
| Genus: | Nymphoides |
| Species: | N. indica |
| Binomial name | |
| Nymphoides indica | |
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Nymphoides indica is an aquatic plant in the Menyanthaceae, native to tropical areas around the world.[1] It is sometimes cultivated, and has become a minor weed in Florida, where it resembles the native Nymphoides aquatica.[2][3] Common names include banana plant, robust marshwort, and water snowflake;[4]
Description
Nymphoides indica spreads by rhizomes, forming clusters of leaves, with clustered white flowers about 1 cm across. The flowers are sometimes described as having five petals,[5] but can have more.
References
- Karuppasamy, S.; Rao, M.L.V.; Beentje, H.J.; Lansdown, R.V. (2019). "Nymphoides indica". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019 e.T168916A120213259. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T168916A120213259.en. Retrieved 8 June 2025.
- "Nymphoides indica Water snowflake". Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants. University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences.
- "Nymphoides indica". NatureServe Explorer. The Nature Conservancy. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
- USDA GRIN Taxonomy, retrieved 23 July 2016
- Ting-nung Ho; Robert Ornduff, "Nymphoides indica (Linnaeus) Kuntze, Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 429. 1891", Flora of China