Sagittaria pygmaea
Sagittaria pygmaea, commonly known as the pygmy arrowhead, is a diminutive aquatic perennial cherished for its delicate beauty and therapeutic potential. Found in wetland habitats, this resilient plant offers unique phytochemical properties. Exploring its traditional medicinal uses provides valuable insights into natural healing and botanical diversity in aquatic ecosystems.
- Scientific name: Sagittaria pygmaea
- Family: Alismataceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae within the order Alismatalees. Finally, it is a member of the family Alismataceae and the genus Sagittaria.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Alismatales | WCVP |
| Family | Alismataceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Sagittaria | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range across several key regions in East Asia. In China, its presence is widespread, spanning from the North-Central provinces to the South-Central territories. It is also commonly found throughout the Southeast regions of China and on the island of Hainan. Beyond mainland China, the species extends its distribution into Eastern Asia, specifically inhabiting Japan. These varied locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in different ecological zones across the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
Activities
Sagittaria pygmaea has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |