Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
haussknechtii
ID:
440958

Status:
valid

Authors:
Heldr. ex Nyman

Source:
cmp

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Mitth. Thüring. Bot. Vereins , n.f., 5: 51 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000440290



Common Names

  • Haussknechtii Silene
  • Silene
  • Silene Haussknechtii


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Description

Silene haussknechtii (also called Haussknecht's Catchfly, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has white or pink flowers and oval-shaped leaves. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils and is often found in meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Silene haussknechtii 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 haussknechtii 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 haussknechtii 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 haussknechtii

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

Silene haussknechtii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Silene haussknechtii?

Silene haussknechtii

What is the common name of Silene haussknechtii?

Haussknecht's Catchfly

What is the natural habitat of Silene haussknechtii?

Grassy slopes and meadows

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-2487962: Based on the initial data import
Carl Fredrik Nyman (1820-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nyman' in the authors string.
Theodor von Heldreich (1822-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heldr.' in the authors string.