Lowveld waterlily
Nymphaea petersiana

Family: Nymphaeaceae

What it is like

A robust waterlily. It has tuberous rhizomes. The leaves are 17-40 cm long by 16-32 cm wide. They are round or oval with a division producing heart shaped lobes. The flowers are blue of pink and 6-12 cm acrpss.

There are about 50 Nymphaea species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in rivers, lakes and pools.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Angola, Central Africa, East Africa, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Southern Africa, Tanzania, Zimbabwe

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Tubers, root

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Mativo

Synonyms

Nymphaea calophylla Gilg; Nymphaea nouchali var. petersiana (Klotzsch) Verdc.;