ABSTRAKNymphaea is one prominent member of Nymphaeaceae family. Yet, people seemed to be mistakenly
disambigued the member of Nymphaea genus, into plants from Nelumbonaceae or Menyanthaceae family.
Apparently, the oldest fossil record of Nymphaea showed that this group of plants presumed to be existed
since the Late Eocene to Early Oligocene. Some species of Nymphaea has been known by Ancient Egyptian
and Mayan Tribe, whether being worshipped or used as ritual materials. Until now, the member of
Nymphaea is still used as food or medicinal source by some Countries.
