Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
astrachanicum
ID:
439562

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pacz.) Takht.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Krasnaya Kniga : 48 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000438894



Common Names

  • Silene
  • Astrachanicum Catchfly
  • Astrachanicum Silene


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Synonyms

  • Melandrium astrachanicum Paczosky [unknown]
  • Silene astrachanica Takht. [unknown]

Description

Silene astrachanicum (also called Astrachan Catchfly, Astrachan Silene, and Astrachan Starry Campion, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It has small, white flowers with five petals and linear leaves. It typically grows in dry, sunny areas, such as grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Silene astrachanicum is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae, native to the Caucasus. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Silene astrachanicum has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed pods contain small black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Silene astrachanicum is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It is a fast-growing plant with small, pink flowers. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in a warm, humid environment until they germinate. When propagating by division, the rhizomes should be divided into sections and planted in moist soil. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and given plenty of light and water.

Where to Find Silene astrachanicum

Silene astrachanicum can be found in the mountains of Russia and Kazakhstan.

Silene astrachanicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Silene astrachanicum?

Silene astrachanicum

What is the family of Silene astrachanicum?

Caryophyllaceae

What is the common name of Silene astrachanicum?

Astrachan Catchfly

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-2485836: Based on the initial data import
Armen Takhtajan (1910-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Takht.' in the authors string.
Józef Paczoski (1864-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pacz.' in the authors string.