Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
asclepiadea
ID:
1239199

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 33: 422 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001238537



Common Names

  • Asclepiadea Catchfly
  • Asclepiadea Silene
  • Silene asclepiadea


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Description

Silene asclepiadea (also called Silene of Asclepius, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. It is an annual herb with a stem that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, rocky areas, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Silene asclepiadea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Silene asclepiadea are white in color, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Silene asclepiadea is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early fall and rooted in a potting mix. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Silene asclepiadea

Silene asclepiadea is found in China.

Silene asclepiadea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Silene asclepiadea?

Silene asclepiadea

What are the common names of Silene asclepiadea?

Silene asclepiadea is commonly known as Asclepias Catchfly

What is the natural habitat of Silene asclepiadea?

Silene asclepiadea is native to the western United States and Mexico

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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