Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
trifolia
ID:
738709

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 993 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000738042



Common Names

  • Trifoliate Arrowhead
  • Duck Potato
  • Swamp Potato


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Synonyms

  • Sagittaria sagittifolia edulis Siebold ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Sagittaria trifolia edulis (Schltdl.) Ohwi ex W.T.Lee [unknown]
  • Sagittaria sagittifolia subaequilonga Regel [unknown]
  • Sagittaria trifolia trifolia [unknown]

Description

Sagittaria trifolia (also called three-leaved arrowhead, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It is found in moist habitats, such as wet meadows, marshes, and along streams and lakes. It has long, narrow, lance-shaped leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Sagittaria trifolia 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 trifolia has white flowers with three petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons, which are oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sagittaria trifolia 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 trifolia

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

Sagittaria trifolia FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Sagittaria trifolia?

Sagittaria trifolia is native to North America and is found in shallow, still or slow-moving water.

What is the flowering period of Sagittaria trifolia?

Sagittaria trifolia typically flowers from July to September.

What is the size of Sagittaria trifolia?

Sagittaria trifolia typically grows to a height of up to 1 m.

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:58596-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.