Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
integripetala
ID:
441020

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bory & Chaub.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Expéd. Sci. Morée, Bot. 3(2): 123 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000440352



Common Names

  • Integripetala Catchfly
  • Integripetala Silene
  • Integripetala Pink


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Description

Silene integripetala (also called Integripetal catchfly, among many other common names) is an annual 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 integripetala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive issues.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Silene integripetala sub. greuteri (Phitos) Akeroyd

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Silene integripetala is a white, 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 integripetala is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny position. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Silene integripetala

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

Silene integripetala FAQ

What type of plant is Silene integripetala?

Silene integripetala is a flowering plant.

Where does Silene integripetala grow?

Silene integripetala grows in the Mediterranean region.

What is the lifespan of Silene integripetala?

The lifespan of Silene integripetala is unknown.

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-2488047: Based on the initial data import
Jean-Baptiste Bory de Saint-Vincent (1778-1846): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bory' in the authors string.
Louis Athanase Chaubard (1781-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chaub.' in the authors string.