Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
chathamensis
ID:
1549357

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.Mason) Lansdown

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2022

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 547: 253 (2022)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000029575



Common Names

  • Callitriche chathamensis
  • Chatham Callitriche
  • Chatham's Callitriche


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Description

Callitriche chathamensis (also called Chatham water-starwort, among many other common names) is a species of aquatic plant in the plantain family Plantaginaceae. It is native to New Zealand and grows in shallow, freshwater habitats. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Callitriche chathamensis is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is known for its attractive foliage and flowers and is often used to add a splash of color to any space. It is also known for its ability to tolerate a wide range of temperatures and its resistance to pests and diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Callitriche chathamensis has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Callitriche chathamensis is an aquatic plant that is native to New Zealand. It is best grown in shallow water in full sun to part shade. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed.

Where to Find Callitriche chathamensis

Callitriche chathamensis can be found in the temperate forests of New Zealand

Callitriche chathamensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Callitriche chathamensis?

Callitriche chathamensis

What is the common name of Callitriche chathamensis?

Chatham water-starwort

What is the native range of Callitriche chathamensis?

New Zealand

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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77298632-1: 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].