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Callitriche brutia

Narrow Leaved Water Starwort, Pedunculate Water Starwort
Also known as: Callitriche autumnalis var. brutia Kütz. +2 more
  • Callitriche autumnalis var. brutia Kütz.
  • Callitriche autumnalis var. calophylla Kütz.
  • Callitriche autumnalis var. minuta Kütz.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Plantaginaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a hydrosubshrub.

Naturally occurring in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, Callitriche brutia (commonly known as Narrow-Leaved Water-Starwort or Pedunculate Water-Starwort) is an aquatic plant belonging to the Plantaginaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Aquatic Plant

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Macaronesia, Middle Europe, Northern Africa, Northern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canary Is., Cyprus, Denmark, East Aegean Is., France, Føroyar, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Palestine, Portugal, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Sweden, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Turkey, Yugoslavia

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
New South Wales, South Australia, Victoria, Western Australia
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms

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