Botanical Overview
Callitriche stagnalis is a species in the Callitrichaceae family. This species belongs to the Callitrichaceae family, a group of flowering plants. Phytochemical data for this species are limited at present.
General Description
Also known as pond water-starwort, C. stagnalis, may thrive in a variety of aquatic and subaquatic habitats, specially those exhibiting slowly moving to non-moving water. Although C. stagnalis does not pose a threat to humans, its reproductive rate may pose a threat to native vegetation in areas where it has been introduced, as the resulting dense vegetative mats frequently out-compete native species.
Geographic Distribution
Callitriche stagnalis has been recorded in 10 countries and territories worldwide, including Australia, Belgium, Germany, Spain, France, and others.
Active Compounds
Phytochemical research has identified 1 compound in this species: aucubin.
Research Status
Although this species has documented phytochemical constituents, its ethnobotanical and clinical documentation remains incomplete. Further ethnobotanical and pharmacological research may reveal additional therapeutic applications for this species.