Kingdom: Plantae

Phylum: Streptophyta

Class : Equisetopsida

Subclass: Magnoliidae

Order: Nymphaeales

Family : Nymphaeaceae

Genus: Nymphaea

Species : Nymphaea rubra

Description:  Nymphaea lso known as the pink water lily, is a perennial aquatic herb with red flowers. It's native to India and Southeast Asia.  

Appearance 

Leaves: Floating and submerged, with a prominent venation  

Leaf surface: Bronzy red to dark green on the adaxial surface, and dark purple on the abaxial surface  

Flowers: Crimson red, 5–15 cm across, with 12–25 petals  

Rhizomes: 15.1 cm long and 7.9 cm wide  

Habitat 

Rooted in muddy or silty sediments in water up to 6–7 feet deep  

Requires full sun, calm or slightly moving waters, and high temperatures  

Uses : The flowers are used for ornamental purposes 

The rhizomes, young leaves, and peduncle are used as food and vegetable 

The flower is astringent and cardiac tonic, helpful for heart palpitations 

The rhizomes are used as a cure for dyspepsia. 

Uses:Food  

The rhizomes, young leaves, and peduncle are used as vegetables 

The rhizomes are used to treat dyspepsia and dysentery 

The roots are used to treat vomiting 

Medicine 

The flowers are used to treat cholera, diarrhea, fever, hyperdipisa, and hepatopathy  

The root decoction is used to treat kidney pain, bronchial catarrh, and sore throats  

The powdered rhizomes combined with honey are used to treat bleeding noses, piles, and dysentery  

The plant has antihelmintic, immunomodulation, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, and hepatoprotective properties  

Ornamental  

The flowers are used for ornamental purposes in parks, gardens, ponds, lakes, and rivers 

Other uses  

The plant is used in religious ceremonies 

The plant is used in aromatherapy 

The plant is used in cosmetics 

The plant is known for its ability to synthesize silver nanoparticles 

Nymphaea rubra is a wild aquatic plant that is prevalent in Asia. It is also known as the red water lily or red lotus.