Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
borderei
ID:
439529

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jord.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Ann. Soc. Linn. Lyon , n.s., 12: 445 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000438861



Common Names

  • Silene
  • Borderei Catchfly
  • Borderei Silene


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Description

Silene borderei (also called Bordere'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 borderei 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

Flower: Silene borderei has white flowers with a pinkish tinge. Seed: The seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Silene borderei 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 borderei

Silene borderei can be found in the mountains of central and southern Europe.

Silene borderei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Silene borderei?

Silene borderei

What are the common names of Silene borderei?

Bordere's campion, Bordere's catchfly

What is the native range of Silene borderei?

Europe, North Africa, and western Asia

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,