Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
laciniata
ID:
1292194

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cav.

Source:
tro

Year:

Citation Micro:
Icon. [Cavanilles] vi. 44. t. 564.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001291532



Common Names

  • Silene Laciniata
  • Laciniate Catchfly
  • Laciniate Campion


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Description

Silene laciniata (also called Fringed Campion, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe, North Africa and western Asia. It has small, bright green leaves and pink flowers, and it grows in rocky soils and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Silene laciniata sub. californica (Durand) J.K.Morton
Silene laciniata sub. greggii (A.Gray) C.L.Hitchc. & Maguire

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Silene laciniata 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 laciniata 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 laciniata

Silene laciniata can be found in California, USA

Silene laciniata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Silene laciniata?

Silene laciniata

What is the common name of Silene laciniata?

Indian Pink

Where is Silene laciniata found?

Silene laciniata 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,

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