Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
capricorni
ID:
777617

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Mason

Source:
wcs

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Austral. J. Bot. 7: 307 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000776950

Common Names

  • Callitriche capricorni
  • Goat's-beard Water Starwort
  • Goat's-beard Water Starwort

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Description

Callitriche capricorni (also called Capricorn 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 capricorni 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

The flower of Callitriche capricorni is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny nutlet. The seedling is a small, green, grass-like plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Callitriche capricorni is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or division of the root clump. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The root clump can be divided in the spring or fall and replanted in a well-draining soil.

Where to Find Callitriche capricorni

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

Callitriche capricorni FAQ

What is the scientific name of Callitriche capricorni?

Callitriche capricorni

What is the common name of Callitriche capricorni?

Goat's-foot Water-starwort

What type of plant is Callitriche capricorni?

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

Ruth Mason (1913-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Mason' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:139165-1: 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].