Sagittaria sanfordii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sanfordii
ID:
753942
Status:
valid
Authors:
Greene
Source:
wcs
Year:
1890
Citation Micro:
Pittonia 2: 158 (1890)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000753275
Common Names
- Sanfordii Tree
- Sagittaria Tree
- Sanfordii Mahogany Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sagittaria sanfordii (also called Sanford's Arrowhead, among many other common names) is a submerged aquatic plant native to North America. It has long, narrow leaves and produces small white flowers. It grows in shallow, still waters, such as in ponds and lakes.
Uses & Benefits
Sagittaria sanfordii is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sagittaria sanfordii is a small, white, star-shaped bloom with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green with a single, thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sagittaria sanfordii is a perennial herb native to North America. It is commonly cultivated as an ornamental plant. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a moist substrate and kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Sagittaria sanfordii
Sagittaria sanfordii can be found in wetland habitats in the southeastern United States.
Sagittaria sanfordii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sagittaria sanfordii?
Sagittaria sanfordii
What is the common name of Sagittaria sanfordii?
Sanford's Arrowhead
What is the habitat of Sagittaria sanfordii?
It is found in shallow, still or slow-moving waters, such as ponds, lakes, and 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
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:225354-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.