Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
aydosensis
ID:
746488

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Yıldız & Erik

Source:
cmp

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 47: 152 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000745821

Common Names

  • Silene Aydosensis
  • Aydos Silene
  • Aydos Silene

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Description

Silene aydosensis (also called Aydos silene, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to Turkey and is found in dry and open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Silene aydosensis is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive pink flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Silene aydosensis has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Silene aydosensis is a small herbaceous perennial that can be propagated from seed. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Silene aydosensis

Silene aydosensis is native to Turkey.

Silene aydosensis FAQ

What type of plant is Silene aydosensis?

Silene aydosensis is a flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae.

Where is Silene aydosensis native to?

Silene aydosensis is native to Turkey.

What is the growth habit of Silene aydosensis?

Silene aydosensis is an herbaceous annual that grows in clumps.

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-2898874: Based on the initial data import
Sadık Erik (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Erik' in the authors string.
Kemal Yıldız: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Yıldız' in the authors string.