Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
aellenii
ID:
439468

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sennen

Source:
cmp

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Nouv. 182. 1936 [Jul 1936]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000438800

Common Names

  • Silene
  • Aellenii Catchfly
  • Aellenii Silene

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Description

Silene aellenii (also called Aellen's Catchfly, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with white flowers and linear leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky areas, grasslands, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Silene aellenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Silene aellenii has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Silene aellenii is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in moist, well-drained soils. It is easy to propagate from seed, and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. It can also be propagated from cuttings.

Where to Find Silene aellenii

Silene aellenii can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Silene aellenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Silene aellenii?

Silene aellenii

What is the common name of Silene aellenii?

Aellen's Catchfly

What is the natural habitat of Silene aellenii?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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,

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