Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
macrophylla
ID:
737548

Status:
valid

Authors:
Zucc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Abh. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. 1: 289 (1829-1830 publ. 1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000736881



Common Names

  • Largeleaf Arrowhead
  • Bigleaf Arrowhead
  • Largeleaf Wapato


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Description

Sagittaria macrophylla (also called large-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 macrophylla 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 macrophylla 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 macrophylla 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 macrophylla

Sagittaria macrophylla can be found in wet areas such as marshes, ponds, and streams. It is native to North America and can be found in the eastern and central United States and Canada.

Sagittaria macrophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sagittaria macrophylla?

Sagittaria macrophylla

What is the common name of Sagittaria macrophylla?

Large-leaved Arrowhead

What type of plant is Sagittaria macrophylla?

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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