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Guyanese arrowhead

Sagittaria guayanensis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, Comoros, Madagascar, and United States.

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Plants)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Alismatales (Alismatales)
Family
Alismataceae
Genus
Sagittaria
Species
Sagittaria guayanensis (Guyanese arrowhead)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese golfe

Similar Species in Sagittaria

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arrowhead
Sagittaria sagittifolia
Least Concern
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Arum-Leaf Arrowhead
Sagittaria cuneata
Least Concern
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Broad-leaf arrowhead
Sagittaria platyphylla
Not Evaluated
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Broad-Leaved Arrowhead
Sagittaria latifolia
Not Evaluated
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Canadian Arrowhead
Sagittaria rigida
Not Evaluated
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Coastal Arrowhead
Sagittaria graminea
Not Evaluated
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crested arrowhead
Sagittaria cristata
Least Concern
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Giant arrowhead
Sagittaria montevidensis
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Guyanese arrowhead?
The scientific name of Guyanese arrowhead is Sagittaria guayanensis. It belongs to the genus Sagittaria.
What is the conservation status of Guyanese arrowhead?
Guyanese arrowhead (Sagittaria guayanensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Guyanese arrowhead live?
Guyanese arrowhead is found in Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, Comoros, Madagascar, and United States.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Comoros, Madagascar, United States.
What family does Guyanese arrowhead belong to?
Guyanese arrowhead (Sagittaria guayanensis) belongs to the genus Sagittaria, which is part of the taxonomic family Alismataceae.
Is Guyanese arrowhead endangered?
No, Guyanese arrowhead (Sagittaria guayanensis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Guyanese arrowhead belong to?
Guyanese arrowhead (Sagittaria guayanensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Guyanese arrowhead?
The closest relatives of Guyanese arrowhead in the genus Sagittaria include arrowhead, Arum-Leaf Arrowhead, Broad-leaf arrowhead, Broad-Leaved Arrowhead, Canadian Arrowhead.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Sagittaria — 14 Species

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arrowhead
Sagittaria sagittifolia
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Arum-Leaf Arrowhead
Sagittaria cuneata
LC 🐾
Broad-leaf arrowhead
Sagittaria platyphylla
NE 🐾
Broad-Leaved Arrowhead
Sagittaria latifolia
NE 🐾
Canadian Arrowhead
Sagittaria rigida
NE 🐾
Coastal Arrowhead
Sagittaria graminea
NE 🐾
crested arrowhead
Sagittaria cristata
LC 🐾
Giant arrowhead
Sagittaria montevidensis
NE
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Guyanese arrowhead
Sagittaria guayanensis
LC
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lance-leaf arrowhead
Sagittaria lancifolia
NE 🐾
midwestern arrowhead
Sagittaria brevirostra
LC 🐾
Narrow-leaved Arrowhead
Sagittaria subulata
NE 🐾
pygmy arrowhead
Sagittaria pygmaea
LC 🐾
quill-leaf sagittaria
Sagittaria teres
EX
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