Leaf Shape: Sagittate
Sagittate leaves have an arrowhead shape, with two pointed lobes projecting downward at the base. Here are a few examples of plants with sagittate leaves, along with their botanical names:
Sagittaria sagittifolia (Arrowhead or Common Arrowhead): This aquatic plant is native to Europe and Asia and is commonly found in shallow water or wetlands. It has distinct sagittate leaves that emerge above the water surface.
Syngonium podophyllum (Arrowhead Vine or Goosefoot Plant): This climbing plant is native to Central and South America and is often grown as an ornamental houseplant. Its juvenile leaves are typically sagittate, while the mature leaves can become more complex, often with multiple lobes.
Alocasia sanderiana (Kris Plant or Sander's Alocasia): This tropical plant is native to the Philippines and has large, attractive sagittate leaves with prominent white veins.
Xanthosoma sagittifolium (Arrowleaf Elephant Ear or Tannia): This tropical plant is native to the Caribbean and Central and South America. It has large sagittate leaves and is cultivated for its edible tubers.
Please note that the leaf shape can vary among individual plants and different cultivars within a species. The examples provided are general representations of sagittate leaves within these species.