Silene bitlisensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bitlisensis
ID:
511021
Status:
valid
Authors:
Tugay & Ertuğrul
Source:
cmp
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 156: 463 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510353
Common Names
- Silene Bitlisensis
- Bitlisensis Silene
- Bitlisensis's Silene
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Silene bitlisensis (also called Bitlis silene, among many other common names) is a small shrub or herbaceous plant native to Central and South Asia. It has ovate to lanceolate leaves and pink flowers. It is found in dry and moist forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Silene bitlisensis is used as a medicinal plant and for its antifungal properties. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and for its antioxidant properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Silene bitlisensis is a white-pinkish color with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are thin and long with a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Silene bitlisensis is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Silene bitlisensis
Silene bitlisensis is native to Turkey.
Silene bitlisensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Silene bitlisensis?
Silene bitlisensis
What is the common name of Silene bitlisensis?
Silene bitlisensis
Where is Silene bitlisensis native to?
South America
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-2608770: Based on the initial data import
Kuddisi Ertuğrul: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ertuğrul' in the authors string.
Osman Tugay: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tugay' in the authors string.