Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
aginashi
ID:
737274

Status:
valid

Authors:
Makino

Source:
wcs

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 15: 104 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000736607



Common Names

  • Aginashi Sagittaria
  • Aginashi Sagittaria
  • Aginashi Sagittaria


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Description

Sagittaria aginashi (also called Aginashi Arrowhead, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant native to North America. It has long, arrow-shaped leaves and white flowers. It grows in shallow water in ponds, lakes, and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Sagittaria aginashi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for some animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sagittaria aginashi has white flowers with three petals, each of which is divided into three lobes. The seeds are small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sagittaria aginashi is a species of aquatic plant native to Japan. It is best propagated by division of the clumps or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and can tolerate temperatures as low as 0°C. It can be propagated by seed, but this is not recommended as it can take a long time for the seedlings to become established.

Where to Find Sagittaria aginashi

Sagittaria aginashi is native to Japan and is found in shallow ponds and marshes.

Sagittaria aginashi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sagittaria aginashi?

Sagittaria aginashi

What is the common name of Sagittaria aginashi?

Aginashi arrowhead

What is the natural habitat of Sagittaria aginashi?

Sagittaria aginashi is found in shallow water or wet soils in wetlands, ponds, and streams

Species in the Sagittaria genus

Sagittaria chapmanii, Sagittaria cuneata, Sagittaria demersa, Sagittaria cristata, Sagittaria aginashi, Sagittaria ambigua, Sagittaria australis, Sagittaria brevirostra, Sagittaria engelmanniana, Sagittaria isoetiformis, Sagittaria kurziana, Sagittaria lancifolia, Sagittaria latifolia, Sagittaria longiloba, Sagittaria macrocarpa, Sagittaria macrophylla, Sagittaria fasciculata, Sagittaria filiformis, Sagittaria graminea, Sagittaria guayanensis, Sagittaria intermedia, Sagittaria platyphylla, Sagittaria potamogetifolia, Sagittaria pygmaea, Sagittaria rhombifolia, Sagittaria montevidensis, Sagittaria planitiana, Sagittaria papillosa, Sagittaria trifolia, Sagittaria teres, Sagittaria sagittifolia, Sagittaria subulata, Sagittaria sprucei, Sagittaria rigida, Sagittaria lichuanensis, Sagittaria secundifolia, Sagittaria tengtsungensis, Sagittaria sanfordii, Sagittaria natans, Sagittaria lunata,

Species in the Alismataceae family

Albidella nymphaeifolia, Albidella acanthocarpa, Albidella glandulosa, Albidella oligococca, Alisma bjorkqvistii, Alisma canaliculatum, Alisma gramineum, Alisma juzepczukii, Alisma lanceolatum, Alisma nanum, Alisma plantago-aquatica, Alisma rhicnocarpum, Alisma subcordatum, Alisma triviale, Alisma wahlenbergii, Alisma praecox, Alisma rariflorum, Alisma bjoerkqvistii, Astonia australiensis, Baldellia alpestris, Baldellia ranunculoides, Baldellia repens, Burnatia enneandra, Butomopsis latifolia, Caldesia grandis, Caldesia parnassifolia, Caldesia janaki-ammaliae, Caldesia plantago-aquatica, Damasonium alisma, Damasonium bourgaei, Damasonium californicum, Damasonium constrictum, Damasonium minus, Damasonium polyspermum, Echinodorus berteroi, Helanthium tenellum, Helanthium bolivianum, Helanthium zombiense, Hydrocleys martii, Hydrocleys mattogrossensis, Hydrocleys modesta, Hydrocleys nymphoides, Hydrocleys parviflora, Limnocharis laforestii, Limnocharis flava, Limnophyton obtusifolium, Limnophyton fluitans, Limnophyton angolense, Luronium natans, Ranalisma rostrata,

References

Tomitarô Makino (1862-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Makino' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:58453-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.