Nymphaea is a species of indigenous people. It is a kind of aquatic plant. About 40 species of this plant have been found in the world. Their common names are Shaluk, Shapala, Siddhi.

Generally speaking, naphtha nouchali species are defined in Bangladesh. This is called shapala or shaloo in Bengali. Its flower is white. This is the national flower of Bangladesh. This flower is grown in almost all tropical and temperate regions of the world. At one time it was very cheap in haor, bills or open ponds in Bangladesh.

This plant is becoming scarce because of the decrease in the amount of water bodies currently. In addition to Bangladesh, this flower is cultivated to decorate ponds and gardens in Thailand and Myanmar. White shapala is found in ponds and lakes in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Yen, Taiwan, Philippines, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Papua Newgain, Australia and Myanmar.

Shapala flowers are photographed during the day. This flower is connected directly to the stem. The stems of the flower or the stems are attached to the root under water and attached to the ground beneath the main pond. Its leaves float on the water. The size of the leaf is approximately round, but it has a side split. Leaf color is green, there is a sharp cord around the edge of the leaf.

The diameter of the leaf is about 15-20 centimeters. Its flowers look like a dome in an oval leaf. The outer color is greenish gray. Under the boiling, the white petals inside it spread. The petals are 7-10 centimeters. The flowers of this plant are seen almost all year round. However, this flower is widely seen in monsoon and autumn. The result is approximately round (ie round).

The characteristics of other species of Shapla are almost the same. But due to the color variation, they are called different names. Below are some of the most notable species of general identity.

1. Nymphaea lotus
   English name: pond lily
   Bengali name: Shapala These flowers are a bit dull compared to the white chapel. The pond is cultivated. In general, it is called as Shapala or Shaloka, without separating it with white shapla in Bengal.

2. Nymphaea rubra Rxob
   English name: red water lily
   Bangla Name: BloodComplet These flowers are reddish. Available in ponds and bills.

3. Nymphaea stellata Wild
   English name: Blue water lily
   Bengali name: Nilkamal These flowers are blue in color. Available in ponds and bills.

Many people cultivate a variety of Shapala pond or pond. Shapla flowers are used as vegetables. Flowers are used to cure bookstore. Many people also eat fruit. This type of food is prepared in a wet form. It is called 'the scope of the map'. Shapla medicine is used as medicine for Ayurvedic disciplines. There is no use of it to cure untamed, multicolored disease. Its stems are dried and used as food for livestock.