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various-leaved water-starwort

Callitriche platycarpa

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (plantas)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Lamiales (Lamiales)
Family
Plantaginaceae
Genus
Callitriche
Species
Callitriche platycarpa (various-leaved water-starwort)

Names in Other Languages

French callitriche à fruits plats
German Flachfrüchtiger Wasserstern

Similar Species in Callitriche

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Angular water-starwort
Callitriche cribrosa
Near Threatened
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Beautiful water-starwort
Callitriche pulchra
Critically Endangered
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Bolander'S Water-Starwort
Callitriche heterophylla
Least Concern
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Intermediate Water-Starwort
Callitriche hamulata
Least Concern
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King Juba’s Water-starwort
Callitriche regis-jubae
Data Deficient
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Pedunculate Water-Starwort
Callitriche brutia
Near Threatened
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Fassett's water-starwort
Callitriche fassettii
Data Deficient
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Terrestrial water-starwort
Callitriche terrestris
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of various-leaved water-starwort?
The scientific name of various-leaved water-starwort is Callitriche platycarpa. It belongs to the genus Callitriche.
What is the conservation status of various-leaved water-starwort?
various-leaved water-starwort (Callitriche platycarpa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does various-leaved water-starwort live?
various-leaved water-starwort is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.
What family does various-leaved water-starwort belong to?
various-leaved water-starwort (Callitriche platycarpa) belongs to the genus Callitriche, which is part of the taxonomic family Plantaginaceae.
Is various-leaved water-starwort endangered?
No, various-leaved water-starwort (Callitriche platycarpa) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does various-leaved water-starwort belong to?
various-leaved water-starwort (Callitriche platycarpa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of various-leaved water-starwort?
The closest relatives of various-leaved water-starwort in the genus Callitriche include Angular water-starwort, Beautiful water-starwort, Bolander'S Water-Starwort, Intermediate Water-Starwort, King Juba’s Water-starwort.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Callitriche — 16 Species

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Angular water-starwort
Callitriche cribrosa
NT 🐾
Beautiful water-starwort
Callitriche pulchra
CR 🐾
Bolander'S Water-Starwort
Callitriche heterophylla
LC 🐾
Intermediate Water-Starwort
Callitriche hamulata
LC 🐾
King Juba’s Water-starwort
Callitriche regis-jubae
DD 🐾
Pedunculate Water-Starwort
Callitriche brutia
NT 🐾
Fassett's water-starwort
Callitriche fassettii
DD 🐾
Terrestrial water-starwort
Callitriche terrestris
LC 🐾
Short-Leaved Water-Starwort
Callitriche truncata
NT 🐾
Annual Water-Starwort
Callitriche hermaphroditica
NT 🐾
spring water-starwort
Callitriche palustris
NT
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various-leaved water-starwort
Callitriche platycarpa
LC
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winged water-starwort
Callitriche marginata
LC 🐾
Narrow-winged water-starwort
Callitriche stenoptera
DD 🐾
blunt-fruited water-starwort
Callitriche obtusangula
LC 🐾
Commen Water-Starwort
Callitriche stagnalis
LC
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