Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
cirpicii
ID:
745464

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Yıldız & Dadandı

Source:
cmp

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 46: 464 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744797



Common Names

  • Silene cirpicii
  • Cirpici's Catchfly
  • Cirpici's Silene


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Description

Silene cirpicii (also called 'Cirpic's Catchfly', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has narrow, lanceolate leaves and bright pink flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Silene cirpicii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Silene cirpicii flower has 5 white petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Silene cirpicii is a hardy, drought-tolerant perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Silene cirpicii

Silene cirpicii is native to Turkey.

Silene cirpicii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Silene cirpicii?

Silene cirpicii

What is the family of Silene cirpicii?

Caryophyllaceae

Where is Silene cirpicii found?

It is found in Turkey

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-2897469: Based on the initial data import
Mehmet Y. Dadandı: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dadandı' in the authors string.
Kemal Yıldız: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Yıldız' in the authors string.