Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
hybrida
ID:
778153

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.H.L.Krause

Source:
wcs

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Deutschl. Fl. Abbild., ed. 2. 7: 139 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000777486

Common Names

  • Hybrida Water-starwort
  • Hybrida Starwort
  • Hybrida Waterstarwort

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Description

Callitriche hybrida (also called Hybrid Water-Starwort, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant that grows to a height of up to 8 inches. It has small, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is commonly found in shallow water, marshes, and along the edges of streams and ponds.

Uses & Benefits

Callitriche hybrida is used as an ornamental plant, for landscaping, and as a source of food and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Callitriche hybrida has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a pointed end. The seedlings are thin and cylindrical with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Callitriche hybrida is a species of rush that is native to Europe. It can be grown in moist soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by division of the clumps in spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Callitriche hybrida

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

Callitriche hybrida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Callitriche hybrida?

Callitriche hybrida

What is the common name of Callitriche hybrida?

Hybrid Water Starwort

What is the natural habitat of Callitriche hybrida?

Shallow water in ponds, lakes, and streams

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

Ernst Hans Ludwig Krause (1859-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.H.L.Krause' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:139174-1: 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].