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Nelumbo nucifera, also known as sacred lotus, Indian lotus, [1] or simply lotus, is one of two extant species of aquatic plant in the family Nelumbonaceae. It is sometimes colloquially called a water lily, though this more often refers to members of the family Nymphaeaceae .
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Nelumbo / n ɪ ˈ l ʌ m b oʊ / [2] is a genus of aquatic plants with large, showy flowers. Members are commonly called lotus , though the name is also applied to various other plants and plant groups , including the unrelated genus Lotus .
Nuciferine has been reported to have various anti-inflammatory effects, possibly mediated via PPAR delta activation. [4]According to a newer study from 2016, Nuciferine acts as an antagonist at 5-HT 2A, 5-HT 2C, and 5-HT 2B receptors, an inverse agonist at the 5-HT 7 receptor, a partial agonist at D2, D5, and 5-HT 6 receptors, and an agonist at 5-HT 1A and D4 receptors.
Nelumbo is the sole extant genus, containing Nelumbo lutea, native to North America, and Nelumbo nucifera, widespread in Asia. [2] At least five other genera, Nelumbites, Exnelumbites, Paleonelumbo, Nelumbago, and Notocyamus [3] [4] are known from fossils. Nelumbonaceae were once included in the waterlily family, Nymphaeaceae.
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flower of Nelumbo nucifera at Botanic Garden, Adelaide, South Australia. Lotus identifies various plant taxa: Nelumbo, a genus of aquatic plants with showy flowers Nelumbo nucifera, the Sacred or Indian lotus; Nelumbo lutea, the American or yellow lotus; Certain species of Nymphaea (water lilies or Egyptian lotuses):
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