Plant · GBIF taxon 2882449
Sacred Lotus
Nelumbo nuciferaAlso known as Indian Lotus, Pink Lotus
Sacred Lotus sends round, water-repellent leaves and large pink or white flowers above the water surface on rigid stalks. Unlike water lilies, its leaves are usually held clear of the water and attach near the center.
Aquatic PlantEmergent LeavesLarge Flower
1 / 7—observations
—countries
—peak records
Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Photosynthetic; anchored rhizomes absorb nutrients from saturated sediment
Predators
- Aquatic insects
- Waterfowl
- Browsing mammals
ThreatsWetland drainage, water pollution, altered depth, invasive competitors, and destructive harvesting
HabitatsShallow lakes, ponds, marshes, slow waterways, managed wetlands, and aquatic gardens
Life spanLong-lived perennial; rhizome colonies can persist for many decades
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyNelumbonaceae
- SpeciesNelumbo nucifera
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Admire from stable shorelines and do not enter deep mud or remove wild plants.
Responsible observation
- Identify: Look for circular leaves raised above water on central stalks.
- Observe: Watch pollinators visit newly opened flowers from shore.
- Protect: Avoid trampling banks or breaking emergent stems.
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