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Short-Leaved Water-Starwort

Callitriche truncata

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Distributed across Belgium, Chile, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇱 Chile

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Lamiales (Lippenblütlerartige)
Family
Plantaginaceae
Genus
Callitriche
Species
Callitriche truncata (Short-Leaved Water-Starwort)

Names in Other Languages

French callitriche tronqué

Similar Species in Callitriche

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Flachfrüchtiger Wasserstern
Callitriche platycarpa
Least Concern
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Frühlingswasserstern
Callitriche palustris
Near Threatened
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Gemeiner Wasserstern
Callitriche stagnalis
Least Concern
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Haken-Wasserstern
Callitriche hamulata
Least Concern
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Herbstwasserstern
Callitriche hermaphroditica
Near Threatened
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Stiel-Wasserstern
Callitriche brutia
Near Threatened
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Stumpfkantiger Wasserstern
Callitriche obtusangula
Least Concern
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Narrow-winged water-starwort
Callitriche stenoptera
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Short-Leaved Water-Starwort?
The scientific name of Short-Leaved Water-Starwort is Callitriche truncata. It belongs to the genus Callitriche.
What is the conservation status of Short-Leaved Water-Starwort?
Short-Leaved Water-Starwort (Callitriche truncata) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Short-Leaved Water-Starwort live?
Short-Leaved Water-Starwort is found in Distributed across Belgium, Chile, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Chile, Sweden.
What family does Short-Leaved Water-Starwort belong to?
Short-Leaved Water-Starwort (Callitriche truncata) belongs to the genus Callitriche, which is part of the taxonomic family Plantaginaceae.
What kingdom does Short-Leaved Water-Starwort belong to?
Short-Leaved Water-Starwort (Callitriche truncata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Short-Leaved Water-Starwort?
The closest relatives of Short-Leaved Water-Starwort in the genus Callitriche include Flachfrüchtiger Wasserstern, Frühlingswasserstern, Gemeiner Wasserstern, Haken-Wasserstern, Herbstwasserstern.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Callitriche — 16 Species

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Flachfrüchtiger Wasserstern
Callitriche platycarpa
LC 🐾
Frühlingswasserstern
Callitriche palustris
NT 🐾
Gemeiner Wasserstern
Callitriche stagnalis
LC 🐾
Haken-Wasserstern
Callitriche hamulata
LC 🐾
Herbstwasserstern
Callitriche hermaphroditica
NT 🐾
Stiel-Wasserstern
Callitriche brutia
NT 🐾
Stumpfkantiger Wasserstern
Callitriche obtusangula
LC 🐾
winged water-starwort
Callitriche marginata
LC 🐾
Narrow-winged water-starwort
Callitriche stenoptera
DD
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Short-Leaved Water-Starwort
Callitriche truncata
NT
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Beautiful water-starwort
Callitriche pulchra
CR 🐾
Bolander'S Water-Starwort
Callitriche heterophylla
LC 🐾
King Juba’s Water-starwort
Callitriche regis-jubae
DD 🐾
Fassett's water-starwort
Callitriche fassettii
DD 🐾
Terrestrial water-starwort
Callitriche terrestris
LC 🐾
Angular water-starwort
Callitriche cribrosa
NT
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