Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
dionysii
ID:
441279

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stoyanov & Jordanov

Source:
cmp

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
God. Sofiisk. Univ. Fiz.-Mat. Fak. 34: 175 (1937-1938 publ. 1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000440611



Common Names

  • Silene dionysii
  • Dionysius' Catchfly
  • Dionysius Silene


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Description

Silene dionysii (also called S. dionysii, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. It is a small herbaceous perennial, native to the Mediterranean region and North Africa. It grows in rocky, dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Silene dionysii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Silene dionysii has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Silene dionysii is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Russia. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Silene dionysii

Silene dionysii is native to Europe, and can be found in parts of France, Italy, and Spain.

Silene dionysii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Silene dionysii?

Silene dionysii

What are the common names of Silene dionysii?

Common names of Silene dionysii include Dionysus pink and pink campion.

Where is Silene dionysii found?

Silene dionysii is found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to 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-2488382: Based on the initial data import
Daki Jordanov (1893-1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jordanov' in the authors string.
S.Stoyanov (b.2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stoyanov' in the authors string.