Status:
valid
Authors:
C.L.Tang
Source:
tro
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 2: 438 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001238577
Common Names
- Hupeh Catchfly
- Hupeh Silene
- Silene hupehensis
Description
Silene hupehensis (also called 'Hupeh Silene', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to India, China, and Southeast Asia. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in open areas. It has glossy, ovate leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Silene hupehensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Silene hupehensis are white in color, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Silene hupehensis can be propagated from seed or by division of the root clump. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Division is best done in the spring or autumn. Cut the root clump into sections, each with a good root system and some shoots.
Where to Find Silene hupehensis
Silene hupehensis is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Gansu, Sichuan, and Yunnan.
Silene hupehensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Silene hupehensis?
Silene hupehensis
What are the common names of Silene hupehensis?
Silene hupehensis is commonly known as Hupeh Catchfly
What is the natural habitat of Silene hupehensis?
Silene hupehensis is 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
Chang Lin Tang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.L.Tang' in the authors string.