Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
fernandezii
ID:
441246

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jeanm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Candollea 39: 619 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000440578



Common Names

  • Silene fernandezii
  • Fernandez's Catchfly
  • Fernandez's Campion


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Description

Silene fernandezii (also called Fernandez's Catchfly, 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 to pink flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Silene fernandezii 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

The flower of Silene fernandezii is white or pink in color and has five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Silene fernandezii is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation from seed is best done in the spring or early summer. Cuttings can be taken in the late summer or early fall. The cuttings should be placed in a moist, well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Silene fernandezii

Silene fernandezii is native to South America, and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the continent.

Silene fernandezii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Silene fernandezii?

Silene fernandezii

What is the common name of Silene fernandezii?

Fernandez's campion

Where is Silene fernandezii 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,

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