Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
lichuanensis
ID:
739318

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.K.Chen, S.C.Sun & H.Q.Wang

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 4(2): 129 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000738651



Common Names

  • Sagittaria lichuanensis
  • Lichuan Sagittaria
  • Sagittaria Lichuanensis


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Description

Sagittaria lichuanensis (also called Lichuan Arrowhead, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It grows in wetland habitats such as bogs, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Sagittaria lichuanensis is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and pots. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and to reduce humidity in the air.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Sagittaria lichuanensis are white, with three petals and three sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Sagittaria lichuanensis: Propagation is best done by division of the rhizome in spring or early summer. Plant in a moist, humus-rich soil in a semi-shaded position. It is suitable for bog gardens. It is also suitable for growing in containers.

Where to Find Sagittaria lichuanensis

Sagittaria lichuanensis is native to the eastern United States.

Sagittaria lichuanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sagittaria lichuanensis?

Sagittaria lichuanensis

What is the family of Sagittaria lichuanensis?

Alismataceae

What is the habitat of Sagittaria lichuanensis?

Rivers, lakes, and wetlands

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

Siang Chung Sun (b.1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.C.Sun' in the authors string.
Hui Qin Wang (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Q.Wang' in the authors string.
Jia Kuan Chen (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.K.Chen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:2902975-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.