Sagittaria platyphylla
Family Alismataceae
Species Profile
Species classification | Invasive [Weeds of National Significance; NSW's Noxious Weeds] |
Common names | Arrow-head, Arrowhead, Delta Arrowhead, Grassy Arrowhead, Sagittaria, Slender Arrowhead |
Synonyms | Sagittaria graminea Michx.; Sagittaria graminea subsp. platyphylla S.W.L.Jacobs; Sagittaria graminea var. platyphylla Engelm.; Sagittaria graminea var. weatherbiana Bogin; Sagittaria graminea var. weatherbyana (Fernald) Bogin; Sagittaria mohrii J.G.Sm. ex C.Mohr; Sagittaria recurva Engelm. ex Patt.; Sagittaria recurva Patt.; Sagittaria weatherbiana Fernald |
Longevity | Perennial |
Growth form | Aquatic, Herb |
Seed dispersal morphology | Wing/Achene/Pappus, Hydrochorous |
Maximum height (m) | 1.5 |
Capable of vegetative reproduction | Yes |
Native range | North America |
Exotic range (Australia) | WA, SA, QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC |
Exotic range (other) | Europe, Pacific Ocean Islands |
Habitat types (exotic) | Water bodies, Wetlands, Agricultural land, Urban areas, gardens and parks |
Soil type (exotic) | Aquatic |
Decade of introduction | 1950 |
Rating [?]
Climate scenario | Australia | ACT | NSW | NT | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current climate | 30 | 18 | 36 | 24 | 36 | 26 | 4 | 38 | 24 |
RCP 8.5 2050 | 30 | 18 | 28 | 14 | 22 | 28 | 4 | 34 | 24 |
RCP 8.5 2070 | 30 | 18 | 26 | 14 | 20 | 28 | 6 | 36 | 24 |
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