Guyanese Arrowhead
Sagittaria guayanensis
- Native to:
- Afghanistan, Argentina, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina, Cambodia, Cameroon, Chad, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, French Guiana, Gambia, Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Hainan, Honduras, India, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Jawa, Laos, Madagascar, Malaya, Mali, Mexico, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Panamá, Paraguay, Peru, Senegal, Sudan-South Sudan, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Suriname, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad-Tobago, Uruguay, Vietnam
umehlig (www.flickr.com)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Alismataceae
- Genus:
- Sagittaria
- Species:
- Sagittaria guayanensis
- USDA Symbol:
- SAGU
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- waterfowl, fish, turtles
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, waterlogged, organic soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Commonly found in wetlands and marshy areas
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best when submerged in shallow water with warm temperatures. Light may enhance germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI