Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
lhassana
ID:
1273375

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.N.Williams) C.L.Tang

Source:
tro

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 2(4): 439. 1980

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001272713



Common Names

  • Lhassana Silene
  • Lhassana's Silene
  • Lhassana Silene Tree


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Description

Silene lhassana (also called Silene lhassana, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. It is native to Brazil and is found in rocky areas and open forests. It is a perennial herb with ovate leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Silene lhassana is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a source of food, fuel, and fodder.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Silene lhassana has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in a globular head. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Silene lhassana is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Silene lhassana

Silene lhassana can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including parts of Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Silene lhassana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Silene lhassana?

Silene lhassana

What type of plant is Silene lhassana?

Silene lhassana is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae.

Where is Silene lhassana found?

Silene lhassana is found in Brazil.

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-50259067: Based on the initial data import
Frederick Newton Williams (1862-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.N.Williams' in the authors string.
Chang Lin Tang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.L.Tang' in the authors string.