Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
christensenii
ID:
777638

Status:
valid

Authors:
Christoph.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Sci. Res. Norw. Antarct. Exped. 13: 7 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000776971

Common Names

  • Callitriche christensenii
  • Christensen's Water Starwort
  • Christensen's Water Starwort

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Description

Callitriche christensenii (also called Christensen's Water-starwort, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant with small, bright green leaves and tiny, white flowers. It is native to Europe and is often found in shallow, still waters such as ponds and lakes.

Uses & Benefits

Callitriche christensenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover, and is also used in erosion control and as a component of wetland restoration projects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Callitriche christensenii has small, white flowers that are arranged in a single spike. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Callitriche christensenii is a species of aquatic plant native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It is an evergreen perennial plant that grows in shallow water or wet soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, divide the clumps in early spring or late fall. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a shallow container filled with moist soil. Water the soil regularly and keep it moist. The seeds should germinate in 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Callitriche christensenii

Callitriche christensenii is found in wetland habitats in Europe, North America, and Asia.

Callitriche christensenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Callitriche christensenii?

Callitriche christensenii

What is the common name of Callitriche christensenii?

Christensen's Water Starwort

Where is Callitriche christensenii found?

It is found in Europe and North 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

Erling Christophersen (1898-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christoph.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:139166-1: 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].