Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
alata
ID:
777310

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.I.Baranov & Skvortsov

Source:
wcs

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Quart. J. Taiwan Mus. 19: 160 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000776643



Common Names

  • Alata Water-starwort
  • Alata Starwort
  • Alata Star-grass


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Description

Callitriche alata (also called Winged Water-starwort, among many other common names) is a species of aquatic plant native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It is a perennial herb growing up to 30 cm tall, with a creeping rhizome and a fibrous root system. It is found in shallow water, wet meadows, and other moist areas.

Uses & Benefits

Callitriche alata is an ornamental plant used in flower beds, borders, and rock gardens. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover in shady areas. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate wet conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Callitriche alata has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. Seedlings emerge in early spring and are slender and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Juncus interior is a perennial plant that grows best in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay, sand, and loam. Propagation is by division of clumps in spring or autumn, or by seed sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Callitriche alata

Callitriche alata is found in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Callitriche alata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Callitriche alata?

Callitriche alata

What type of plant is Callitriche alata?

Herb

What is the common name of Callitriche alata?

Winged Water-starwort

Species in the Callitriche genus

Callitriche alata, Callitriche albomarginata, Callitriche anisoptera, Callitriche antarctica, Callitriche aucklandica, Callitriche brachycarpa, Callitriche brutia, Callitriche christensenii, Callitriche compressa, Callitriche cribrosa, Callitriche cycloptera, Callitriche deflexa, Callitriche fassettii, Callitriche favargeri, Callitriche fehmedianii, Callitriche hedbergiorum, Callitriche hermaphroditica, Callitriche heterophylla, Callitriche heteropoda, Callitriche hybrida, Callitriche japonica, Callitriche keniensis, Callitriche lechleri, Callitriche lenisulca, Callitriche longipedunculata, Callitriche lusitanica, Callitriche mandonis, Callitriche marginata, Callitriche mathezii, Callitriche mouterdei, Callitriche muelleri, Callitriche nubigena, Callitriche obtusangula, Callitriche occidentalis, Callitriche oreophila, Callitriche palustris, Callitriche pedunculosa, Callitriche peploides, Callitriche petriei, Callitriche platycarpa, Callitriche pulchra, Callitriche quindiensis, Callitriche regis-jubae, Callitriche rimosa, Callitriche sonderi, Callitriche stagnalis, Callitriche terrestris, Callitriche transvolgensis, Callitriche trochlearis, Callitriche truncata,

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

Alekséi I. Baranov (1910-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.I.Baranov' in the authors string.
Boris Vassilievich Skvortsov (1896-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Skvortsov' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:139156-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].