Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
elisabethae
ID:
441302

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jan

Source:
cmp

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Flora 15: 177 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000440634



Common Names

  • Silene elisabethae
  • Elisabeth's Catchfly
  • Elisabethae Silene


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Synonyms

  • Melandrium elisabethae Rohrb. [unknown]
  • Saponaria elisabethae Fenzl ex Nyman [unknown]

Description

Silene elisabethae (also called Elisabeth's Catchfly, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with white flowers and a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in rocky areas, dry meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Silene elisabethae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat headaches, fever, and stomach pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Silene elisabethae 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 elisabethae can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings can be taken in the summer and should be rooted in a sandy, well-drained soil. The plants should be grown in full sun or partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Silene elisabethae

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

Silene elisabethae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Silene elisabethae?

Silene elisabethae

What are the common names of Silene elisabethae?

Elizabeth's campion, Elizabeth's catchfly

What is the natural habitat of Silene elisabethae?

Silene elisabethae is native to the Mediterranean region

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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