Family: Plantaginaceae
Author: Petagna
Bibliography: Inst. Bot. 2: 10 (1787)
Year: 1787
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Callitriche
Vegetable: False
Observations: Canary Is., N. & W. Europe to Medit. and Iran
Description
The Pedunculate Water-Starwort, scientifically known as Callitriche brutia, is a fascinating aquatic plant that belongs to the Plantaginaceae family. This species was first described in 1787 by Petagna in “Inst. Bot. 2: 10.”
Callitriche brutia is well-adapted to a variety of water environments and can be found across a broad geographical range. Its distribution includes the Canary Islands, Northern and Western Europe, extending all the way to the Mediterranean region and Iran. This extensive presence underscores the plant’s adaptability to different climates and aquatic conditions.
The Pedunculate Water-Starwort typically thrives in both still and slow-moving waters, such as ponds, ditches, and slow streams. It is notable for its delicate appearance, often characterized by slender stems and small, star-shaped leaves that float on or just beneath the water’s surface. These features enable it to absorb sunlight efficiently for photosynthesis, which is essential for its growth and reproduction.
This plant plays a vital role in its ecosystem. It provides habitat and food for various aquatic organisms and contributes to water quality by filtering nutrients and sediments. The presence of Callitriche brutia can be an indicator of healthy aquatic environments.
Botanists and ecologists continue to study Callitriche brutia for its ecological significance and its role in various aquatic habitats. Its widespread occurrence and adaptability make it a subject of interest in the context of plant distribution and aquatic ecology. The historical documentation by Petagna adds a layer of botanical heritage, highlighting the long-standing recognition of this species in scientific literature.
Common Names
Deu: stiel-wasserstern
Dan: stilkfrugtet vandstjerne
Nor: stilkvasshår
Fra: callitriche pédonculé, callitriche pédonculée
Nld: gesteeld sterrenkroos, haaksterrenkroos
Eng: pedunculate water-starwort, narrow-leaved water-starwort
Swe: skaftlånke
Cym: brigwlydd coesog
En: Pedunculate Water-starwort, Water starwort, Narrow-leaved water-starwort, Pedoncule Water-starwort
Da: Stilkfrugtet vandstjerne
Nl: Haaksterrenkroos, Gesteeld sterrenkroos, Gesteeld Sterrekroos
Fi: Lännenvesitähti
Fr: Callitriche Pédonculé, Callitriche pédonculée
De: Stielfrüchtiger Wasserstern, Stiel-Wasserstern, Gestielter Wasserstern
He: טובענית העקצים
It: Gamberaja calabrese
No: Stilkvasshår
Fa: ستاره آبی ایتالیایی
Sv: Skaftlånke
Cy: Brigwlydd coesog
: Pedunculate water-starwort
Synonyms
- Callitriche autumnalis f. brutia ((Petagna) Kütz.)
Distribution
- Albania (native)
- Algeria (native)
- Belgium (native)
- Bulgaria (native)
- Canary Is. (native)
- Cyprus (native)
- Denmark (native)
- East Aegean Is. (native)
- France (native)
- Føroyar (native)
- Germany (native)
- Great Britain (native)
- Greece (native)
- Hungary (native)
- Iceland (native)
- Iran (native)
- Ireland (native)
- Italy (native)
- Kriti (native)
- Lebanon-Syria (native)
- Libya (native)
- Morocco (native)
- Netherlands (native)
- Norway (native)
- Palestine (native)
- Portugal (native)
- Sardegna (native)
- Sicilia (native)
- Spain (native)
- Sweden (native)
- Transcaucasus (native)
- Tunisia (native)
- Turkey (native)
- Yugoslavia (native)
- New South Wales (introduced)
- South Australia (introduced)
- Victoria (introduced)
- Western Australia (introduced)
Additional Images
Leaf
Taken Apr 1, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Jean-Pierre LESPINASSE (cc-by-sa)
Taken Apr 19, 2020 by Campoamor Ramon (cc-by-sa)
Taken Apr 19, 2020 by Campoamor Ramon (cc-by-sa)
Taken Apr 1, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Jean-Pierre LESPINASSE (cc-by-sa)
Taken Apr 1, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Jean-Pierre LESPINASSE (cc-by-sa)
Other
Taken Jul 11, 2021 by Jenn (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jan 1, 1970 by Photoflora – L’Abbé COSTE (©)
Fruit
Taken Apr 15, 2004 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)
Taken Apr 1, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Jean-Pierre LESPINASSE (cc-by-sa)
Taken Apr 1, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Jean-Pierre LESPINASSE (cc-by-sa)
Taken Apr 1, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Jean-Pierre LESPINASSE (cc-by-sa)
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Habit
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Taken Mar 31, 2013 by Tela Botanica − 823 823 (cc-by-sa)
Flower
Taken Apr 1, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Jean-Pierre LESPINASSE (cc-by-sa)
Taken Apr 1, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Jean-Pierre LESPINASSE (cc-by-sa)
Taken Apr 1, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Jean-Pierre LESPINASSE (cc-by-sa)
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Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/8402883)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:429978-1)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Callitriche brutia Petagna)
Specifications
Growth
Ph maximum: 7.5
Ph minimum: 7.0
Light: 8
Atmospheric humidity: 9
Soil nutriments: 5
Soil salinity: 1