Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
gigantea
ID:
440993

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 418 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000440325



Common Names

  • Silene Gigantea
  • Giant Catchfly
  • Giant Campion


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Synonyms

  • Silene rhodopea Janka [unknown]
  • Cucubalus gigantea L. [unknown]
  • Silene gigantea rhodopea (Janka) Greuter [unknown]

Description

Silene gigantea (also called Giant campion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with white flowers and a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to Europe and is found in dry grasslands, scrub and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Silene gigantea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Silene gigantea is a pink, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Silene gigantea is a small, annual plant that grows in temperate climates. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sheltered spot.

Where to Find Silene gigantea

Silene gigantea can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Silene gigantea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Silene gigantea?

Silene gigantea

What is the common name of Silene gigantea?

Giant Silene

What is the native range of Silene gigantea?

South America

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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