Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
turfosa
ID:
779181

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schur

Source:
wcs

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Transsilv. : 216 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000778514



Common Names

  • Turf Water-starwort
  • Turf Waterstarwort
  • Turf Water-star


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Description

Callitriche turfosa (also called 'Callitriche', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It has a single stem with long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Callitriche turfosa is a popular ornamental plant, grown for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is often used in gardens and parks to add a splash of colour and texture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Callitriche turfosa is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Callitriche turfosa is a species of flowering plant in the family Plantaginaceae. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from a healthy plant and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Callitriche turfosa

Callitriche turfosa can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Callitriche turfosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Callitriche turfosa?

Callitriche turfosa

What is the family of Callitriche turfosa?

Plantaginaceae

Where is Callitriche turfosa found?

Central and South America

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

Philipp Johann Ferdinand Schur (1799-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schur' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:430058-1: 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].