sinensis is a subspecies of Nuphar pumila native to China.

[2] The 5[2] yellow, oblong to obovate sepals[3] with an rounded apex[2] are up to 2.5 cm long.

[3] The yellow, thin, spatulate to emarginate petals[2] are 7 mm long.

It was included in the species Nuphar pumila (Timm) DC.

[7] It occurs in ponds,[4][3] lakes, and bogs[4] in the warm-temperate region of southeastern China.