Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
smithii
ID:
626338

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Moore

Source:
cmp

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 38: 461 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000625670

Common Names

  • Craterostigma smithii
  • Smithii Craterostigma
  • Craterostigma Smithii

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Description

Craterostigma smithii (also called Smith's Water Starwort, among many other common names) is a small aquatic plant native to Africa. It has small, light green leaves and grows in shallow, still water. It is found in ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams.

Uses & Benefits

Craterostigma smithii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White, star-shaped flowers with five petals. Seed: Small, black seeds. Seedlings: Small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Craterostigma smithii is a small, deciduous shrub that grows up to 3 feet tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is hardy in USDA zones 8-10. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Craterostigma smithii

Craterostigma smithii is native to East Africa and can be found in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania.

Craterostigma smithii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Craterostigma smithii?

Craterostigma smithii

What is the common name of Craterostigma smithii?

Smith's Water-starwort

Where is Craterostigma smithii native to?

Africa

Species in the Linderniaceae family

Artanema bantamense, Artanema fimbriatum, Artanema longifolium, Bampsia lawalreana, Bampsia symoensiana, Bonnaya antipoda, Bonnaya ciliata, Bonnaya multiflora, Bonnaya oppositifolia, Bonnaya ruellioides, Bonnaya tenuifolia, Bonnaya veronicifolia, Bonnaya cephalantha, Bonnaya succosa, Bonnaya zanzibarica, Bonnaya sanpabloensis, Bonnaya cowiei, Bonnaya aculeata, Bonnaya milindii, Bonnaya gracilis, Bonnaya peduncularis, Craterostigma alatum, Craterostigma hirsutum, Craterostigma lanceolatum, Craterostigma lindernioides, Craterostigma longicarpum, Craterostigma plantagineum, Craterostigma pumilum, Craterostigma purpureum, Craterostigma smithii, Craterostigma wilmsii, Craterostigma wilmsii, Craterostigma abyssinicum, Craterostigma angolense, Craterostigma engleri, Craterostigma gossweileri, Craterostigma kigomense, Craterostigma newtonii, Craterostigma niamniamense, Craterostigma nummulariifolium, Craterostigma stuhlmannii, Craterostigma sudanicum, Craterostigma syncerus, Craterostigma tanzanicum, Craterostigma yaundense, Craterostigma sessiliflorum, Craterostigma pusillum, Craterostigma loitense, Crepidorhopalon affinis, Crepidorhopalon alatocalycinus,

References

Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:801743-1: 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].