Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
fehmedianii
ID:
777937

Status:
valid

Authors:
Majeed Kak & Javeid

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 79: 171 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000777270



Common Names

  • Fehmedian's Starwort
  • Fehmedian's Water Starwort
  • Fehmedian's Water Chickweed


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Description

Callitriche fehmedianii (also called the Mediterranean Water-Starwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Europe and North Africa. It typically grows in wet habitats, such as marshes, ponds, and along the edges of streams and lakes.

Uses & Benefits

Callitriche fehmedianii is an aquatic plant that is used in aquariums and ponds to provide oxygen and a natural habitat for fish. It can also be used as a natural filter for water, as it helps to reduce algae growth.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Callitriche fehmedianii has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Callitriche fehmedianii is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant once established and can be propagated by seed or by division.

Where to Find Callitriche fehmedianii

Callitriche fehmedianii can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and ditches in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Callitriche fehmedianii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Callitriche fehmedianii?

Callitriche fehmedianii

What is the common name of Callitriche fehmedianii?

Fehmedian's Water-starwort

What is the habitat of Callitriche fehmedianii?

Slow-moving or still water

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

A. Majeed Kak: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Majeed Kak' in the authors string.
G.N. Javeid: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Javeid' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:899395-1: 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].