Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
rhombifolia
ID:
738678

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cham.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 10: 219 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000738011



Common Names

  • Sagittaria rhombifolia
  • Diamond-leaved Sagittaria
  • Diamond-leaved Arrowhead


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Description

Sagittaria rhombifolia (also called diamond-leaved arrowhead, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with a single erect stem and a single flower. It is native to the south-east of the United States and grows in damp areas such as swamps, lake margins and wet heathland.

Uses & Benefits

Sagittaria rhombifolia 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 rhombifolia has white, three-petaled flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sagittaria rhombifolia 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 rhombifolia

Sagittaria rhombifolia can be found in the United States.

Sagittaria rhombifolia FAQ

What is the common name of Sagittaria rhombifolia?

Diamond-leaved Arrowhead

What is the flowering season of Sagittaria rhombifolia?

Late Spring to Early Summer

What is the habitat of Sagittaria rhombifolia?

Swamps and wetland margins

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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