Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
cristata
ID:
737252

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engelm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Proc. Davenport Acad. Nat. Sci. 4: 29 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000736585



Common Names

  • Crested Sagittaria
  • Cristata Sagittaria
  • Crested Sagittaria


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Description

Sagittaria cristata (also called Crested 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 cristata 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

Sagittaria cristata 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 cristata is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that can be grown in a variety of soil types. It is best grown in full sun and can tolerate light shade. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Sagittaria cristata

Sagittaria cristata can be found in wetland habitats in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Sagittaria cristata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sagittaria cristata?

Sagittaria cristata

What is the common name of Sagittaria cristata?

Crested arrowhead

What is the natural habitat of Sagittaria cristata?

Sagittaria cristata 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

George Engelmann (1809-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engelm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:58479-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.