Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
conoidea
ID:
439345

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 418 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000438677

Common Names

  • Silene conoidea
  • Cone-shaped Catchfly
  • Cone-shaped Silene

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Synonyms

  • Conosilene conica conoidea (L.) Á.Löve & Kjellq. [unknown]
  • Conosilene conoidea Fourr. [unknown]
  • Cucubalus conoideus Lam. [unknown]

Description

Silene conoidea (also called Bladder 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 conoidea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and for its fragrant flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Silene conoidea is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a short, thin stem with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Silene conoidea is an annual plant that grows up to 0.5 m (1.6 ft) tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Silene conoidea

Silene conoidea can be found in Europe and North America.

Silene conoidea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Silene conoidea?

Silene conoidea

What is the common name of Silene conoidea?

Cone-shaped Catchfly

What is the natural habitat of Silene conoidea?

Mountainous regions of Europe

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,

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