Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
subulata
ID:
738786

Status:
valid

Authors:
Buchenau

Source:
wcs

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Abh. Naturwiss. Vereine Bremen 2: 490 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000738119



Common Names

  • Sagittaria subulata
  • Awl-Leaved Arrowhead
  • Awl-Leaved Duck Potato


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Description

Sagittaria subulata (also called the 'Daggerleaf Arrowhead', among many other common names) is a species of aquatic plant native to North America. It is a herbaceous perennial with arrow-shaped leaves and white flowers. It grows in shallow, muddy waters in wetlands and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Sagittaria subulata 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 flower of Sagittaria subulata is white or pink, with three petals and three sepals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sagittaria subulata 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 subulata

Sagittaria subulata is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in wetlands and shallow water bodies.

Sagittaria subulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sagittaria subulata?

Sagittaria subulata

What is the common name of Sagittaria subulata?

Narrowleaf Arrowhead

What is the natural habitat of Sagittaria subulata?

Moist soils in ponds, streams, and ditches

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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