Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
cretacea
ID:
441170

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fisch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 2: 405 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000440502



Common Names

  • Silene Cretacea
  • Cretan Catchfly
  • Cretan Campion


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Description

Silene cretacea (also called Cretan Catchfly, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Europe and Asia. It is an annual herb with pink flowers and a single basal leaf. It grows in dry, rocky areas and can reach up to 30 cm tall.

Uses & Benefits

Silene cretacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Silene cretacea has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Silene cretacea is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny position. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Silene cretacea

Silene cretacea can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Silene cretacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Silene cretacea?

Silene cretacea

What is the common name of Silene cretacea?

Cretan Catchfly

What is the natural habitat of Silene cretacea?

Grassy slopes and meadows

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,