Sagittaria intermedia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
intermedia
ID:
737654
Status:
valid
Authors:
Micheli
Source:
wcs
Year:
1881
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 3: 80 (1881)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000736987
Common Names
- Intermediate Arrowhead
- Intermedia Arrowhead
- Intermedia Wapato
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sagittaria intermedia (also called Intermediate Arrowhead, among many other common names) is a species of aquatic plant native to North America. It has long, arrow-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in shallow water, often in marshes and ponds.
Uses & Benefits
Sagittaria intermedia 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sagittaria intermedia is a white, three-petaled flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.
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Sagittaria intermedia 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 intermedia
Sagittaria intermedia is a species of aquatic plant native to North America. It can be found in shallow water or wet soils in a variety of habitats.
Sagittaria intermedia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sagittaria intermedia?
Sagittaria intermedia
What is the common name of Sagittaria intermedia?
Intermediate Arrowhead
What type of plant is Sagittaria intermedia?
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,
References
Marc Micheli (1844-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Micheli' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:58510-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.