Sagittaria tengtsungensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tengtsungensis
ID:
740428
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Li
Source:
wcs
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Fl. Yunnanica 4: 767 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000739761
Common Names
- Sagittaria tengtsungensis
- Tengtsung Arrowhead
- Tengtsung Duck Potato
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sagittaria tengtsungensis (also called 'Tengtsung Sagittaria', among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant that is native to the tropical regions of South America. It typically grows in wet, low-lying areas such as swamps, marshes, and floodplains, and has small, white flowers with three petals.
Uses & Benefits
Sagittaria tengtsungensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a groundcover in areas with moist soils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sagittaria tengtsungensis is a white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with dark green, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sagittaria tengtsungensis is a bulbous plant that can be propagated from seed or offsets. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C.
Where to Find Sagittaria tengtsungensis
Sagittaria tengtsungensis is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Anhui, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Shaanxi, Sichuan, Yunnan, and Zhejiang.
Sagittaria tengtsungensis FAQ
What are the common names of Sagittaria tengtsungensis?
Sagittaria tengtsungensis is commonly known as Tengtsung arrowhead.
What is the native range of Sagittaria tengtsungensis?
Sagittaria tengtsungensis is native to China.
What is the growth habit of Sagittaria tengtsungensis?
Sagittaria tengtsungensis is a perennial aquatic plant.
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
Li Heng (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Li' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:931501-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.