Nuphar subintegerrima
Nuphar subintegerrima is a species of rhizomatous aquatic plant endemic to Japan.[1] DescriptionVegetative characteristicsNuphar subintegerrima has emerging or floating leaves. The leaves are 5-11 cm long, and 4-8.5 cm wide.[2] Generative characteristicsThe pedunculate, solitary, yellow flower extends above the water surface.[3] Ripe fruit detach from the plants.[4] ReproductionVegetative reproductionIt reproduces vegetatively through its rhizomes.[3] Generative reproductionIt reproduces sexually.[3] Flowering occurs from May to November.[4] TaxonomyPublicationIt was first described by Robert Caspary as the variety Nuphar japonica var. subintegerrima Casp. in 1866. It was elevated to the species Nuphar subintegerrima (Casp.) Makino by Tomitaro Makino in 1910.[1] EcologyHabitatIt occurs in streams, bogs and irrigation ponds.[4] PollinationIt is pollinated by the fly species Notiphila maritima.[3] HerbivoryThe larvae of the moth species Neoschoenobia testacealis feed on leaves and flower stalks of Nuphar subintegerrima.[4] References
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