Sagittaria trifolia
Sagittaria trifolia, commonly known as Three-leaf Arrowhead, is a unique aquatic perennial native to North American wetlands. Characterized by its distinct trifoliate leaves and arrowhead-shaped foliage, this plant thrives in shallow waters. It holds significant ethnobotanical value, as its starchy tubers have historically served as a vital food source.
- Scientific name: Sagittaria trifolia
- Family: Alismataceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Alismatales and the family Alismataceae. Ultimately, it is identified by its 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 wide geographical distribution across several key regions of Eastern Europe and Siberia. In the territory of Eastern Europe, it can be found throughout Ukraine and South European Russia. Moving into the Siberian region, its presence is well-documented across multiple territories. Specifically, it inhabits the areas of Buryatiya, Chitа, and Krasnoyarsk. Together, these locations highlight the broad ecological range of Sagittaria trifolia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Europe | South European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Ukraine | WCVP |
| Siberia | Buryatiya | WCVP |
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Siberia | Krasnoyarsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kirgizstan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Sagittaria trifolia has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include calcium, flavonoids, glycosides, magnesium, phenols.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| calcium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glycosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| magnesium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| steroids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |