Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
palustris
ID:
778603

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 969 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000777936

Common Names

  • Callitriche palustris
  • Marsh Starwort
  • Palustris Starwort

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Description

Callitriche palustris (also called Marsh Water-Starwort, among many other common names) is an aquatic perennial plant native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It typically grows in shallow, still water such as ponds, lakes, and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Callitriche palustris is a species of flowering plant in the family Callitrichaceae. It is a perennial herb with white flowers and is commonly used in gardens and flower beds as an ornamental plant. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Callitriche palustris var. elegans (Petrov) Y.L.Chang
Callitriche palustris sub. palustris
Callitriche palustris var. oryzetorum (Petrov) Lansdown
Callitriche palustris sub. subanceps (Petrov) Kuvaev
Callitriche palustris var. megalata Lansdown
Callitriche palustris var. strumosa Lansdown

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Callitriche palustris is a small, white, star-shaped flower with 6 petals and 6 stamens. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, upright, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Callitriche palustris is a perennial herb that is native to Europe and Asia. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade, in well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division of the clump in early spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and then planted out in their permanent positions in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Callitriche palustris

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

Callitriche palustris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Callitriche palustris?

Callitriche palustris

What is the common name of Callitriche palustris?

Marsh Water-starwort

Where is Callitriche palustris found?

Europe and North Africa

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:42511-2: 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].