Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
kingii
ID:
1292193

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Watson) Bocquet

Source:
tro

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Candollea 22: 29 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001291531



Common Names

  • Silene Kingii
  • King's Catchfly
  • King's Campion


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Description

Silene kingii (also called King's Catchfly, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few branches. The flowers are white and have five petals. It grows in dry, rocky, open areas, such as sagebrush and pinyon-juniper woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Silene kingii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Silene kingii has white flowers with 5 petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Silene kingii is a perennial plant that is native to the western United States. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or division in the spring. The plant can also be propagated by cuttings in the summer.

Where to Find Silene kingii

Silene kingii can be found in California, USA

Silene kingii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Silene kingii?

Silene kingii

What is the common name of Silene kingii?

King's Catchfly

Where is Silene kingii found?

Silene kingii is found in North America.

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-6301028: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.
Gilbert François Bocquet (1927-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bocquet' in the authors string.