Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
occidentalis
ID:
778531

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hegelm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Callitriche : 57 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000777864



Common Names

  • Callitriche occidentalis
  • Western Water Starwort
  • Western Starwort


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Description

Callitriche occidentalis (also called Western 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 occidentalis 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 occidentalis has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are tiny and black, and the seedlings have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Callitriche occidentalis is a hardy perennial that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to two years to flower.

Where to Find Callitriche occidentalis

Callitriche occidentalis can be found in western North America.

Callitriche occidentalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Callitriche occidentalis?

Callitriche occidentalis

What is the common name of Callitriche occidentalis?

Western Water-starwort

What is the family of Callitriche occidentalis?

Plantaginaceae

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

Christoph Friedrich Hegelmaier (1833-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hegelm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:430026-1: 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].