Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
guayanensis
ID:
737644

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1816

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 1: 250 (1816)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000736977



Common Names

  • Guayanan Arrowhead
  • Guayanensis Arrowhead
  • Guayanensis Wapato


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Description

Sagittaria guayanensis (also called Guayanan Arrowhead, among many other common names) is a species of aquatic plant native to South America. It has long, arrow-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in shallow water, often in marshes and ponds.

Uses & Benefits

Sagittaria guayanensis is an ornamental plant that is often used in water gardens and ponds. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive issues, such as diarrhea and constipation.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Sagittaria guayanensis sub. guayanensis
Sagittaria guayanensis sub. lappula (D.Don) Bogin

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sagittaria guayanensis has white flowers with three petals. Its seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sagittaria guayanensis is a perennial aquatic plant that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist medium and kept at a temperature of around 70°F. Division can be done in the spring or fall, with the divisions being planted in moist soil or water.

Where to Find Sagittaria guayanensis

Sagittaria guayanensis is a species of aquatic plant native to South America. It can be found in shallow water or wet soils in a variety of habitats.

Sagittaria guayanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sagittaria guayanensis?

Sagittaria guayanensis

What is the common name of Sagittaria guayanensis?

Guayanan Arrowhead

What type of plant is Sagittaria guayanensis?

Aquatic perennial

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,

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