Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
gracilicaulis
ID:
1238985

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.L.Tang

Source:
tro

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 2: 434 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001238323



Common Names

  • Silene gracilicaulis
  • Slender-stemmed Silene
  • Slender-stemmed Catchfly


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Description

Silene gracilicaulis (also called Graceful Silene, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a long, thin stem and small, white flowers. It grows in rocky areas and dry grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Silene gracilicaulis is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Silene gracilicaulis has small, white flowers with five petals and a short, curved pistil. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Silene gracilicaulis is a perennial herbaceous plant that is propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.

Where to Find Silene gracilicaulis

Silene gracilicaulis is native to China.

Silene gracilicaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Silene gracilicaulis?

Silene gracilicaulis

What is the family of Silene gracilicaulis?

Caryophyllaceae

Where is Silene gracilicaulis native to?

China

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 tro-50098316: Based on the initial data import
Chang Lin Tang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.L.Tang' in the authors string.