Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
stagnalis
ID:
778903

Status:
valid

Authors:
Scop.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1771

Citation Micro:
Fl. Carniol. , ed. 2, 2: 251 (1771)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000778236



Common Names

  • Callitriche stagnalis
  • Stagnant Water Starwort
  • Stagnalis Starwort


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Description

Callitriche stagnalis (also called Water Starwort, among many other common names) is a species of aquatic plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a creeping rhizome and small, ovate leaves. It grows in shallow water, often in slow-moving streams or ponds.

Uses & Benefits

Callitriche stagnalis is a species of aquatic plant in the family Plantaginaceae. It is used as an ornamental plant in ponds and aquariums, and is also used to help filter water.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Callitriche stagnalis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single seed per flower. The seedlings have a single, upright leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Callitriche stagnalis can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in containers and requires regular watering.

Where to Find Callitriche stagnalis

Callitriche stagnalis is found in wet habitats throughout Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia.

Callitriche stagnalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Callitriche stagnalis?

Callitriche stagnalis

What is the common name of Callitriche stagnalis?

Stagnant Water-starwort

What type of plant is Callitriche stagnalis?

Perennial 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

Giovanni Antonio Scopoli (1723-1788): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scop.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:430045-1: 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].