Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
anisoptera
ID:
777397

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schotsman

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 10: 7 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000776730



Common Names

  • Anisoptera Rush
  • Anisoptera Meadow-rush
  • Anisoptera's Rush


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Description

Callitriche anisoptera (also called Anisoptera Water-starwort, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to Europe, North Africa, and Asia. It is found in shallow, slow-moving bodies of water, such as ponds, marshes, and ditches.

Uses & Benefits

Callitriche anisoptera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds, and is also used to create natural-looking erosion control barriers in areas prone to flooding.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Callitriche anisoptera has small, white flowers with 3-4 petals. The seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Callitriche anisoptera is a perennial herb that can reach up to 30cm in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or seed. Division should be done in early spring or late fall. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Callitriche anisoptera

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

Callitriche anisoptera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Callitriche anisoptera?

Callitriche anisoptera

What is the common name of Callitriche anisoptera?

Odd-leaved Water-starwort

What is the natural habitat of Callitriche anisoptera?

Mountain streams, lakes, and ponds

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

Henriette Dorothea Schotsman (1921-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schotsman' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:935200-1: 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].