Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
oblongicarpa
ID:
778509

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fassett

Source:
wcs

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 53: 194 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000777842



Common Names

  • Callitriche oblongicarpa
  • Oblong-fruited Water Starwort
  • Oblong-fruited Starwort


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Description

Callitriche oblongicarpa (also called Oblong-fruited Water-starwort, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to Europe and Asia. It grows in shallow, still waters. It has a short stem and small, oval-shaped leaves. The flowers are small and yellow-green in color.

Uses & Benefits

Callitriche oblongicarpa is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used in erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Callitriche oblongicarpa has small, white flowers that appear in clusters in the spring. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Callitriche oblongicarpa is a perennial aquatic plant that grows in shallow water. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, shady areas and can tolerate full sun. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-9.

Where to Find Callitriche oblongicarpa

Callitriche oblongicarpa can be found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Callitriche oblongicarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Callitriche oblongicarpa?

Callitriche oblongicarpa

What is the common name of Callitriche oblongicarpa?

Oblong-fruited Water-starwort

Where is Callitriche oblongicarpa found?

Europe and North Africa

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:42510-2: 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].