Status:
valid
Authors:
Siebold & Zucc.
Source:
tro
Year:
1839
Citation Micro:
Fl. Jap. 1: 98 (1839)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001238276
Common Names
- Lychnis senno
- Senno Lychnis
- Senno Campion
Description
Lychnis senno (also called Senno, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and Eastern Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem with white or pink flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Lychnis senno is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its attractive foliage and white flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Lychnis senno are yellow in color and have 5 petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lychnis senno is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial that is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It is typically grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted in the fall.
Where to Find Lychnis senno
Lychnis senno is native to Japan.
Lychnis senno FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lychnis senno?
Lychnis senno
What is the family of Lychnis senno?
Caryophyllaceae
Where is Lychnis senno native to?
China
Species in the Lychnis genus
Lychnis coronata,
Lychnis senno,
Lychnis ischnopetala,
Lychnis crassifolia,
Lychnis kigesiensis,
Lychnis kiwuensis,
Lychnis rotundifolia,
Lychnis scottii,
Lychnis ajanensis,
Lychnis fulgens,
Lychnis cognata,
Lychnis samojedorum,
Lychnis villosula,
Lychnis wilfordii,
Species in the Caryophyllaceae family
Acanthophyllum acerosum,
Acanthophyllum aculeatum,
Acanthophyllum adenophorum,
Acanthophyllum albidum,
Acanthophyllum andarabicum,
Acanthophyllum andersenii,
Acanthophyllum anisocladum,
Acanthophyllum bilobum,
Acanthophyllum bracteatum,
Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum,
Acanthophyllum caespitosum,
Acanthophyllum coloratum,
Acanthophyllum crassifolium,
Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium,
Acanthophyllum diezianum,
Acanthophyllum elatius,
Acanthophyllum fissicalyx,
Acanthophyllum glandulosum,
Acanthophyllum gracile,
Acanthophyllum grandiflorum,
Acanthophyllum kabulicum,
Acanthophyllum kandaharicum,
Acanthophyllum knorringianum,
Acanthophyllum korolkowii,
Acanthophyllum korshinskyi,
Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii,
Acanthophyllum lamondiae,
Acanthophyllum laxiflorum,
Acanthophyllum laxiusculum,
Acanthophyllum lilacinum,
Acanthophyllum longicalyx,
Acanthophyllum macrodon,
Acanthophyllum maimanense,
Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum,
Acanthophyllum mucronatum,
Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum,
Acanthophyllum pachycephalum,
Acanthophyllum pachystegium,
Acanthophyllum pleiostegium,
Acanthophyllum popovii,
Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum,
Acanthophyllum pulchrum,
Acanthophyllum pungens,
Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum,
Acanthophyllum recurvum,
Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum,
Acanthophyllum scapiflorum,
Acanthophyllum schugnanicum,
Acanthophyllum sordidum,
Acanthophyllum speciosum,