Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
sagittata
ID:
501929

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Presl

Source:
wcs

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Reliq. Haenk. 1: 116 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000501261

Common Names

  • Pontederia sagittata
  • Arrowhead Pickerel Weed
  • Arrowhead Pickerel Rush

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Synonyms

  • Pontederia cordata sagittata (C.Presl) Schery [unknown]
  • Pontederia cordata sagittata (C.Presl) Solms [unknown]

Description

Pontederia sagittata (also called Arrowhead Pickerelweed, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant native to tropical and subtropical regions. It typically grows in shallow water or on the banks of ponds and streams. Its leaves are long and narrow, and its flowers are bright blue.

Uses & Benefits

Pontederia sagittata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pontederia sagittata is blue in color and has a tubular shape. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pontederia sagittata is a fast-growing aquatic plant that can reach up to 3 feet in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through division of the root system or by planting the seeds in a shallow container filled with potting soil. Keep the container in a warm, bright spot and water regularly until the plants have rooted.

Where to Find Pontederia sagittata

Pontederia sagittata is native to the tropical wetlands of Central and South America. It can be found in the wild in these regions, as well as in nurseries and garden centers that specialize in tropical plants.

Pontederia sagittata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pontederia sagittata?

Pontederia sagittata

What is the common name of Pontederia sagittata?

Arrowhead Water-purslane

Where is Pontederia sagittata native to?

Pontederia sagittata is native to tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands

Species in the Pontederiaceae family

Heteranthera callifolia, Heteranthera dubia, Heteranthera limosa, Heteranthera mexicana, Heteranthera multiflora, Heteranthera oblongifolia, Heteranthera peduncularis, Heteranthera reniformis, Heteranthera rotundifolia, Heteranthera seubertiana, Heteranthera spicata, Heteranthera zosterifolia, Heteranthera lutea, Heteranthera gardneri, Pontederia azurea, Pontederia cordata, Pontederia crassipes, Pontederia hastata, Pontederia natans, Pontederia ovalis, Pontederia paniculata, Pontederia paradoxa, Pontederia parviflora, Pontederia plantaginea, Pontederia rotundifolia, Pontederia sagittata, Pontederia subovata, Pontederia triflora, Pontederia vaginalis, Pontederia meyeri, Pontederia australasica, Pontederia brevipetiolata, Pontederia cyanea, Pontederia valida, Pontederia heterosperma, Pontederia diversifolia, Pontederia korsakowii, Pontederia elata, Pontederia africana,

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