Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
lancifolia
ID:
737495

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1759

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat., ed. 10. 2: 1270 (1759)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000736828



Common Names

  • Sagittaria Lancifolia
  • Lance-leaved Arrowhead
  • Lance-leaved Sagittaria


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Description

Sagittaria lancifolia (also called lance-leaved arrowhead, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant native to North America. It has long, narrow leaves and produces white flowers with three petals. It grows in shallow water and wet soils.

Uses & Benefits

Sagittaria lancifolia is used as an ornamental plant in water gardens, and its leaves can be eaten raw or cooked. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Sagittaria lancifolia sub. media (Micheli) Bogin
Sagittaria lancifolia sub. lancifolia

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sagittaria lancifolia is a white, three-petaled, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, triangular nutlet. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sagittaria lancifolia 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 lancifolia

Sagittaria lancifolia is native to North America and is found in wetland habitats.

Sagittaria lancifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sagittaria lancifolia?

Sagittaria lancifolia

What is the common name of Sagittaria lancifolia?

Lance-leaved Arrowhead

What is the natural habitat of Sagittaria lancifolia?

It is found in shallow water or mud of ponds, ditches, and slow-moving 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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:58516-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.