Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
rimosa
ID:
778852

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fassett

Source:
wcs

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 53: 211 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000778185



Common Names

  • Rimose Water-starwort
  • Rimose Starwort
  • Rimose Water-star


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Description

Callitriche rimosa (also called Rimose Water-starwort, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant native to Europe and North America. It grows in shallow, slow-moving bodies of water, such as ponds, lakes, and streams. It has thin, grass-like leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Callitriche rimosa is a species of flowering plant in the family Callitrichaceae. It is a perennial herb with white flowers and is commonly used in gardens and flower beds as an ornamental plant. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Callitriche rimosa is a small white star-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, three-sided nutlet. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Callitriche rimosa is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate by division. It can be grown in moist soils in full sun to partial shade. It can also be propagated by seed, but this is a slow process. The plant should be divided in the spring or fall and transplanted to a new location.

Where to Find Callitriche rimosa

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

Callitriche rimosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Callitriche rimosa?

Callitriche rimosa

What is the common name of Callitriche rimosa?

Rimose Water Starwort

What type of plant is Callitriche rimosa?

Aquatic Herb

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:42521-2: 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].