Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Berg. 1(6): 3 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000438838
Common Names
- Silene
- Bergiana Catchfly
- Bergiana Silene
Description
Silene bergiana (also called Berg'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 bergiana 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 bergiana 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Silene bergiana is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in dry, rocky soils. It is easy to propagate from seed, and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. It can also be propagated from cuttings.
Where to Find Silene bergiana
Silene bergiana can be found in the mountains of central and southern Europe.
Silene bergiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Silene bergiana?
Silene bergiana
What is the common name of Silene bergiana?
Berg's Catchfly
What is the natural habitat of Silene bergiana?
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,