Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Mohr
Source:
wcs
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 24: 20 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000736432
Common Names
- Chapman's Sagittaria
- Chapmanii Sagittaria
- Chapman Sagittaria
Description
Sagittaria chapmanii (also called Chapman's Arrowhead, among many other common names) is a species of aquatic plant native to the southeastern United States. It has long, arrow-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in shallow water, often in marshes and ponds.
Uses & Benefits
Sagittaria chapmanii is an attractive ornamental plant with bright white flowers. It is often used in gardens and flower beds to add a splash of color. It is also known to attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sagittaria chapmanii is a small, white, three-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sagittaria chapmanii, commonly known as Chapman's Arrowhead, is a perennial plant native to North America. It has white, star-shaped flowers and can reach heights of up to 3 feet. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring. The divisions should be planted in a mixture of sand and peat moss and kept moist until established.
Where to Find Sagittaria chapmanii
Sagittaria chapmanii is native to the United States and can be found in the states of Florida, Georgia, and Alabama.
Sagittaria chapmanii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sagittaria chapmanii?
Sagittaria chapmanii
What is the common name of Sagittaria chapmanii?
Chapman's arrowhead
What is the natural habitat of Sagittaria chapmanii?
Sagittaria chapmanii 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,