Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
brevirostra
ID:
737401

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mack. & Bush

Source:
wcs

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Rep. (Annual) Missouri Bot. Gard. 14: 102 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000736734



Common Names

  • Brevirostra Sagittaria
  • Sagittaria Brevirostra
  • Sagittaria Brevirostra Flower


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Description

Sagittaria brevirostra (also called short-beaked arrowhead, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant native to North America. It has long, narrow leaves and produces white flowers with three petals. It grows in shallow water and wet soils.

Uses & Benefits

Sagittaria brevirostra is a popular aquarium plant, and its leaves can be eaten raw or cooked. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sagittaria brevirostra 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 brevirostra can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, divide the plant in spring or early summer. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in spring or early summer in a moist, well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist but not wet. The seedlings should emerge within a few weeks. Transplant the seedlings to their permanent location when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Sagittaria brevirostra

Sagittaria brevirostra is native to North America and is found in wetland habitats.

Sagittaria brevirostra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sagittaria brevirostra?

Sagittaria brevirostra

What is the common name of Sagittaria brevirostra?

Short-beaked Arrowhead

What is the natural habitat of Sagittaria brevirostra?

It is found in shallow water or mud of ponds, ditches, and slow-moving 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

Benjamin Franklin Bush (1858-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bush' in the authors string.
Kenneth Kent Mackenzie (1877-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mack.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:225221-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.