Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
lusitanica
ID:
778335

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schotsman

Source:
wcs

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. , sér. 2, 35: 112 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000777668



Common Names

  • Lusitanian Water-Starwort
  • Lusitanian Water-Starwort
  • Lusitanian Water Starwort


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Description

Callitriche lusitanica (also called Portuguese Water Starwort, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant that grows in mats. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in shallow ponds, streams, and lakes.

Uses & Benefits

Callitriche lusitanica is used in landscaping and is often planted in wet areas, such as around ponds and streams. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion. The plant is also used as a decorative element in gardens and flower beds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Callitriche lusitanica has small, white flowers that are clustered in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped with a short, pointed tip. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Callitriche lusitanica can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant once established. It can be divided in early spring or late fall.

Where to Find Callitriche lusitanica

Callitriche lusitanica can be found in moist woodlands and meadows in Europe and Asia.

Callitriche lusitanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Callitriche lusitanica?

Callitriche lusitanica

What is the common name of Callitriche lusitanica?

Portuguese Water-starwort

What is the natural habitat of Callitriche lusitanica?

Still or slow-moving 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

Henriette Dorothea Schotsman (1921-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schotsman' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:139177-1: 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].