Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
acaulis
ID:
438973

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Jacq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1762

Citation Micro:
Enum. Stirp. Vindob. : 242 (1762)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000438305

Common Names

  • Acaulis Silene
  • Acaulis Catchfly
  • Acaulis Campion

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Description

Silene acaulis (also called Moss Campion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has small, oval leaves and produces pink flowers. It typically grows in temperate regions, in rocky or sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Silene acaulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin conditions and wounds.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Silene acaulis sub. bryoides (Jord.) Nyman
Silene acaulis sub. subacaulescens (F.N.Williams) C.L.Hitchc. & Maguire

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Silene acaulis are small and white in color. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Silene acaulis is a perennial that prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sheltered location. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Plants should be spaced 1-2 feet apart.

Where to Find Silene acaulis

Silene acaulis can be found in the temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.

Silene acaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Silene acaulis?

Silene acaulis

What is the common name of Silene acaulis?

Moss Campion

What is the natural habitat of Silene acaulis?

Alpine and subalpine regions of Europe, Asia, and North America

Species in the Silene genus

Silene abietum, Silene acaulis, Silene catholica, Silene chalcedonica, Silene chamarensis, Silene chersonensis, Silene cephallenia, Silene bupleuroides, Silene cambessedesii, Silene campanula, Silene burchellii, Silene coeli-rosa, Silene ciliata, Silene conica, Silene conglomeratica, Silene colorata, Silene coniflora, Silene conoidea, Silene colpophylla, Silene congesta, Silene compacta, Silene chromodonta, Silene flos-cuculi, Silene flavescens, Silene fissipetala, Silene flos-jovis, Silene foetida, Silene fuscata, Silene gaditana, Silene chlorifolia, Silene chlorantha, Silene chilensis, Silene fruticosa, Silene frivaldskyana, Silene andicola, Silene amoena, Silene andryalifolia, Silene apetala, Silene arabica, Silene adelphiae, Silene aegyptiaca, Silene aellenii, Silene ammophila, Silene altaica, Silene alexandrina, Silene almolae, Silene alpestris, Silene biappendiculata, Silene bergiana, Silene barbeyana,

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2485026: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin (1727-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.' in the authors string.