English Common Name: Water Lilly, Star Lotus Chinese Name / 中文名: 延药睡莲 (Yán yào shuìlián) Other Local Name: Teratai (Malay) Family Name: Nymphaeaceae Scientific Name: Nymphaea nouchali Synonym: Castalia caerulea, Castalia scutifolia, Castalia stellata, Leuconymphaea stellata, Nymphaea bernierana, Nymphaea cyanea, Nymphaea emirnensis, Nymphaea madagascariensis, Nymphaea stellata Classification: Angiosperms (Flowering Plants) > Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants Division) > Nymphaeales > Nymphaeaceae (Water Lily Family) > Nymphaea Origin: India Growth Habit: Shrub Characteristic: A shrub that has its root in the water, leaves floating and bright color flower. Care Requirements: Prefers full sun and lots of watering. Images Location: Malaysia ![]() |