Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
chilensis
ID:
439391

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Naudin) Bocquet

Source:
cmp

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Candollea 22: 36 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000438723

Common Names

  • Silene Chilensis
  • Chilean Catchfly
  • Chilean Campion

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Synonyms

  • Lychnis chilensis Naudin [unknown]
  • Melandrium chilense Rohrb. [unknown]
  • Melandrium koslowsky Dusén [unknown]
  • Silene nubigena Phil. [unknown]
  • Melandrium andicolum nubigenum (Phil.) Reiche [unknown]
  • Lychnis terminalis Gay [unknown]

Description

Silene chilensis (also called White Campion, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. It is native to Europe and North Africa, and it grows in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas. It has white flowers and linear leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Silene chilensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and for its fragrant flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Silene chilensis has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Silene chilensis is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, sowing in spring or autumn. Alternatively, cuttings can be taken from the tips of new shoots in spring or summer.

Where to Find Silene chilensis

Silene chilensis can be found in South America.

Silene chilensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Silene chilensis?

Silene chilensis

What are the common names of Silene chilensis?

Chilean campion, Chilean catchfly

What is the native range of Silene chilensis?

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-2485611: Based on the initial data import
Charles Victor Naudin (1815-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Naudin' in the authors string.
Gilbert François Bocquet (1927-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bocquet' in the authors string.