Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
papillosa
ID:
738706

Status:
valid

Authors:
Buchenau

Source:
wcs

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Index Crit. Butom. Alism. Juncag. : 27 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000738039



Common Names

  • Papillose Arrowhead
  • Duck Potato
  • Swamp Potato


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Description

Sagittaria papillosa (also called papillose arrowhead, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It is found in moist habitats, such as wet meadows, marshes, and along streams and lakes. It has long, narrow, lance-shaped leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Sagittaria papillosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and ponds. Its leaves are edible and can be used as a food source for aquatic animals and birds. It can also be used to control erosion and can be used as a natural fertilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sagittaria papillosa has white flowers with three petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons, which are oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sagittaria papillosa is a perennial aquatic plant that can be grown in shallow water or in moist soil. It is easy to propagate by dividing the clumps of rhizomes or by seed. The rhizomes should be planted in the spring or fall in moist soil or shallow water. The seeds should be planted in the spring in moist soil. The plants should be kept in full sun or partial shade and should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Sagittaria papillosa

Sagittaria papillosa can be found in the United States.

Sagittaria papillosa FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Sagittaria papillosa?

Sagittaria papillosa is native to North America and is found in shallow, still or slow-moving water.

What is the flowering period of Sagittaria papillosa?

Sagittaria papillosa typically flowers from July to September.

What is the size of Sagittaria papillosa?

Sagittaria papillosa typically grows to a height of up to 1 m.

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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