Sagittaria sprucei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sprucei
ID:
738800
Status:
valid
Authors:
Micheli
Source:
wcs
Year:
1881
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 3: 80 (1881)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000738133
Common Names
- Spruce's Arrowhead
- Spruce's Wapato
- Spruce's Water-plantain
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sagittaria sprucei (also called Spruce's Arrowhead, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant native to South America. It has long, narrow, pointed leaves and white flowers with three petals. It is found in shallow, still waters, such as ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams.
Uses & Benefits
Sagittaria sprucei is used as an ornamental plant and is often grown in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, skin disorders, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Sagittaria sprucei 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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Sagittaria sprucei is a perennial aquatic plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown in a variety of aquatic habitats, including ponds, streams, and lakes. It is best propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The rhizomes should be divided in the spring or fall and planted in shallow water. The seeds should be planted in shallow water in the spring. The plant prefers full sun and can tolerate a wide range of water depths.
Where to Find Sagittaria sprucei
Sagittaria sprucei is native to Central and South America and can be found in wetland habitats.
Sagittaria sprucei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sagittaria sprucei?
Sagittaria sprucei
What is the common name of Sagittaria sprucei?
Spruce's Arrowhead
What is the natural habitat of Sagittaria sprucei?
Wet soils in marshes and swamps
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
Marc Micheli (1844-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Micheli' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:58581-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.