Nymphaea mexicana
Family Nymphaeaceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Naturalised |
| Common names | Banana Water Lily, Banana Water-lily, Banana Waterlily, Mexican Water Lily, Mexican Waterlily, Yellow Water Lily, Yellow Water-lily, Yellow Waterlily |
| Synonyms | Castalia mexicana (Zucc.) J.M.Coult.; Nymphaea flava Leitn.; Nymphaea flava Leitn. ex Audubon |
| Longevity | Perennial |
| Growth form | Aquatic, Herb |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Hydrochorous (buoyant) |
| Maximum height (m) | 0 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | Yes |
| Native range | North America |
| Exotic range (Australia) | WA, QLD, NSW, VIC |
| Exotic range (other) | Information unavailable |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Water bodies, Wetlands |
| Soil type (exotic) | Aquatic |
| Decade of introduction | 1890 |
Rating [?]
| Climate scenario | Australia | ACT | NSW | NT | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current climate | 30 | 20 | 40 | 0 | 26 | 26 | 6 | 30 | 30 |
| RCP 8.5 2050 | 30 | 24 | 38 | 0 | 24 | 22 | 8 | 30 | 32 |
| RCP 8.5 2070 | 30 | 22 | 34 | 0 | 26 | 28 | 12 | 30 | 32 |
Maps of Habitat Suitability & Recorded Occurrences
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Current suitable habitat
2050 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)
2070 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)
Recorded occurrences
(Australia)
Recorded occurrences
(global)
Images
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Further Information
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