Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
demersa
ID:
737187

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.G.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Sagittaria : 32 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000736520



Common Names

  • Demersal Sagittaria
  • Demersa Sagittaria
  • Demersal Sagittaria


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Description

Sagittaria demersa (also called Spreading 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 demersa 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 demersa 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sagittaria demersa, commonly known as Narrow-leaved 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 demersa

Sagittaria demersa can be found in shallow water bodies, such as ponds, lakes, and marshes, in North America.

Sagittaria demersa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sagittaria demersa?

Sagittaria demersa

What is the common name of Sagittaria demersa?

Narrow-leaved arrowhead

What is the natural habitat of Sagittaria demersa?

Sagittaria demersa 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

Jared Gage Smith (1866-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.G.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:225236-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.