Uses
Edible uses
Notes
Leaves
Root
Material uses
There are no material uses listed for Sagittaria sagittifolia leucopetala.Ecology
Ecosystem niche/layer
Ecological Functions
Nothing listed.
Forage
Nothing listed.
Shelter
Nothing listed.
Propagation
Division of the tubers in spring or autumn. Easy.
Runners potted up at any time in the growing season.Practical Plants is currently lacking information on propagation instructions of Sagittaria sagittifolia leucopetala. Help us fill in the blanks! Edit this page to add your knowledge.
Cultivation
Plants are fairly cold tolerant, surviving temperatures down to at least -10°c, though the top growth is damaged once temperatures fall below zero. They grow best in warm weather and require at least a six month growing season in order to produce a crop[13].
A polymorphic species, this sub-species is extensively cultivated for its edible bulb in China where there are many named varieties[1][4][14].Crops
Problems, pests & diseases
Associations & Interactions
There are no interactions listed for Sagittaria sagittifolia leucopetala. Do you know of an interaction that should be listed here? edit this page to add it.
Polycultures & Guilds
There are no polycultures listed which include Sagittaria sagittifolia leucopetala.
Descendants
Cultivars
Varieties
None listed.
Subspecies
None listed.
Full Data
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References
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- ? 11.011.1 Tanaka. T. Tanaka's Cyclopaedia of Edible Plants of the World. Keigaku Publishing (1976-00-00)
- ? F. Chittendon. RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956 Oxford University Press (1951-00-00)
- ? Larkcom J. Oriental Vegetables John Murray ISBN 0-7195-4781-4 (1991-00-00)
- ? Usher. G. A Dictionary of Plants Used by Man. Constable ISBN 0094579202 (1974-00-00)
- ? Ohwi. G. Flora of Japan. (English translation) Smithsonian Institution (1965-00-00)