Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
cythnia
ID:
441194

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Halácsy) Walters

Source:
cmp

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 69: 46 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000440526



Common Names

  • Silene Cythnia
  • Cythnia's Catchfly
  • Cythnia's Campion


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Synonyms

  • Silene italica cythnia Halácsy [unknown]

Description

Silene cythnia (also called White Campion, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of lance-shaped leaves and white flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Silene cythnia 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 cythnia can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Silene cythnia

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

Silene cythnia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Silene cythnia?

Silene cythnia

What is the common name of Silene cythnia?

Cythnian campion

Where is Silene cythnia native to?

Greece and 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-2488269: Based on the initial data import
Eugen von Halácsy (1842-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Halácsy' in the authors string.
Max Walters (1920-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Walters' in the authors string.