Silene bayburtensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bayburtensis
ID:
746560
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hamzaoğlu & Aksoy
Source:
cmp
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Turkish J. Bot. 34: 48 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000745893
Common Names
- Silene Bayburtensis
- Bayburt Silene
- Silene Bayburtensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Silene bayburtensis (also called Bayburt, among many other common names) is a small herb of the Caryophyllaceae family, native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It grows in wet and dry forests, as well as in disturbed areas and open fields.
Uses & Benefits
Silene bayburtensis is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive pink flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Silene bayburtensis has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Silene bayburtensis is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. When propagating from seed, sow in spring or early summer and cover lightly with soil.
Where to Find Silene bayburtensis
Silene bayburtensis can be found in the alpine meadows of Turkey.
Silene bayburtensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Silene bayburtensis?
Silene bayburtensis
What is the common name of Silene bayburtensis?
Bayburt Catchfly
What is the natural habitat of Silene bayburtensis?
Silene bayburtensis is found in dry, rocky places in the Mediterranean region.
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-2899001: Based on the initial data import
Ahmet Aksoy: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aksoy' in the authors string.