Arrowleaf Falsepickerelweed | Monochoria hastata in Family Pontederiaceae ... Aquatic Plant Species

The aquatic plant Monochoria hastata whose common name is Arrowleaf Falsepickerelweed and which is a member of the plant family called Pontederiaceae was introduced to the USA. It is not indigenous to that country.

Arrowleaf Falsepickerelweed is an annual aquatic which menas it lasts for a single growing season only.

Small green leaves are a characteristic of this pond plant. The leaves of Arrowleaf Falsepickerelweed are narrow.

Monochor ia hastata or Arrowleaf Falsepickerelweed does not produce any meaningful flowers.

The plant can be propagated by seed or cutting.

Monochoria hastata whose common name is Arrowleaf Falsepickerelweed blooms in summer

Monochoria hastata belongs to the plant family Pontederiaceae. Like most aquatic plants Arrowleaf Falsepickerelweed needs a lot of good light to grow at its best. It grows at a moderate rate.