Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
borysthenica
ID:
439534

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gruner) Walters

Source:
cmp

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 69: 47 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000438866

Common Names

  • Silene
  • Borysthenica Catchfly
  • Borysthenica Silene

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Synonyms

  • Viscago parviflora Hornem. [unknown]
  • Silene parviflora Pers. [unknown]
  • Silene ehrhartiana Soó [unknown]
  • Cucubalus parviflorus Ehrh. [unknown]
  • Silene otites borysthenica Gruner [unknown]
  • Otites borysthenica Klokov [unknown]
  • Otites borysthenica parviflora Holub [unknown]
  • Otites parviflora Grossh. [unknown]
  • Silene borysthenica parviflora (Hornem.) Šourková [unknown]

Description

Silene borysthenica (also called Borysthenes Catchfly, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with white flowers and linear leaves. It is native to the Borysthenes region and is found in rocky areas, grasslands, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Silene borysthenica 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 borysthenica 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 borysthenica is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in moist, well-drained soils. It is easy to propagate from seed, and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. It can also be propagated from cuttings.

Where to Find Silene borysthenica

Silene borysthenica can be found in the mountains of Ukraine and Russia.

Silene borysthenica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Silene borysthenica?

Silene borysthenica

What is the family of Silene borysthenica?

Caryophyllaceae

What is the common name of Silene borysthenica?

Borysthenic Catchfly

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-2485803: Based on the initial data import
Leopold F. Gruner (1839-1917): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gruner' in the authors string.
Max Walters (1920-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Walters' in the authors string.