Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
cyclocarpa
ID:
777731

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hegelm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Verh. Bot. Vereins Prov. Brandenburg 10: 116 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000777064

Common Names

  • Cyclocarpa Water-starwort
  • Cyclocarpa Water-starwort
  • Cyclocarpa Starwort

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Description

Callitriche cyclocarpa (also called Round-fruited Water-starwort, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It has a creeping habit, with stems up to 20 cm long and narrow, linear leaves. It grows in shallow water, such as ponds, streams, and ditches.

Uses & Benefits

Callitriche cyclocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Callitriche cyclocarpa has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Callitriche cyclocarpa is a hardy perennial that grows best in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed. It is best to sow the seed in autumn or early spring.

Where to Find Callitriche cyclocarpa

Callitriche cyclocarpa can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Callitriche cyclocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Callitriche cyclocarpa?

Callitriche cyclocarpa

What is the common name of Callitriche cyclocarpa?

Round-fruited Water-starwort

What type of plant is Callitriche cyclocarpa?

Aquatic plant

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

Christoph Friedrich Hegelmaier (1833-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hegelm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:429987-1: 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].