Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
vulcanicola
ID:
779330

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schotsman

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 55: 294 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000778663



Common Names

  • Callitriche vulcanicola
  • Vulcanicola Callitriche
  • Vulcanicola Leaf Callitriche


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Description

Callitriche vulcanicola (also called 'Volcanic Water-starwort', among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a woody stem and its leaves are arranged in a spiral pattern. It grows in shallow water and is often found in wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Callitriche vulcanicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of wood for furniture and other wood-based products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Callitriche vulcanicola is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Callitriche vulcanicola is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant once established and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It is best to plant in the spring or fall and to water regularly until established.

Where to Find Callitriche vulcanicola

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

Callitriche vulcanicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Callitriche vulcanicola?

Callitriche vulcanicola

What are the common names of Callitriche vulcanicola?

Volcano Water Starwort

What is the natural habitat of Callitriche vulcanicola?

It is found in the volcanic regions of Japan

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

Henriette Dorothea Schotsman (1921-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schotsman' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:905794-1: 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].