Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
indica
ID:
1239089

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roxb. ex Otth

Source:
tro

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 1: 368 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001238427

Common Names

  • Silene Indica
  • Indian Silene
  • Indian Catchfly

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Description

Silene indica (also called Indian Catchfly, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to India. It has pink flowers and grows in grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Silene indica var. bhutanica (W.W.Sm.) Bocquet
Silene indica var. edgeworthii (Bocquet) Y.J.Nasir
Silene indica var. cashmeriana (Royle ex Benth.) Y.J.Nasir

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Silene indica has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Silene indica can be propagated by seed or division. Sow seeds in spring or autumn in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller divisions and grow them on in a cold frame until they are established.

Where to Find Silene indica

Silene indica is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Silene indica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Silene indica?

Silene indica

What is the common name of Silene indica?

Silene

What is the family of Silene indica?

Caryophyllaceae

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-50098459: Based on the initial data import
William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
Carl Adolf Otth (1803-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Otth' in the authors string.