Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
umbonata
ID:
779201

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hegelm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Verh. Bot. Vereins Prov. Brandenburg 9: 19 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000778534

Common Names

  • Umbonate Water-starwort
  • Umbonate Waterstarwort
  • Umbonate Water-star

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Description

Callitriche umbonata (also called 'Callitriche', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It has a single stem with long, narrow leaves and small, pink flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Callitriche umbonata is a popular ornamental plant, grown for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is often used in gardens and parks to add a splash of colour and texture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Callitriche umbonata has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters of two to four. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Callitriche umbonata is a species of flowering plant in the family Plantaginaceae. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from a healthy plant and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Callitriche umbonata

Callitriche umbonata can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Callitriche umbonata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Callitriche umbonata?

Callitriche umbonata

What is the family of Callitriche umbonata?

Plantaginaceae

Where is Callitriche umbonata found?

Central and South 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

Christoph Friedrich Hegelmaier (1833-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hegelm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:430059-1: 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].