Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
albomarginata
ID:
777321

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fassett

Source:
wcs

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 53: 171 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000776654



Common Names

  • Albomarginata Water-starwort
  • Albomarginata Starwort
  • Albomarginata Star-grass


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Description

Callitriche albomarginata (also called White-margined Water-starwort, among many other common names) is a species of aquatic plant native to North America. It is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in shallow water, such as ponds, streams, and lakes. It has a slender stem with a few leaves and a small inflorescence of flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Callitriche albomarginata 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 albomarginata 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

Callitriche albomarginata is an aquatic plant that prefers shallow water 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 albomarginata

Callitriche albomarginata is native to Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia, where it is found in wet meadows and marshes.

Callitriche albomarginata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Callitriche albomarginata?

Callitriche albomarginata

What is the common name of Callitriche albomarginata?

White-margined Water-starwort

Where is Callitriche albomarginata found?

Callitriche albomarginata is found in Europe, North Africa, and Asia

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

Norman Carter Fassett (1900-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fassett' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:42483-2: 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].