Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
longicilia
ID:
441662

Status:
valid

Authors:
Otth

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 1: 377 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000440994



Common Names

  • Silene longicilia
  • Longicilia Catchfly
  • Longicilia Pink


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Synonyms

  • Silene cintrana Rothm. [unknown]
  • Silene longicilia cintrana (Rothm.) Jeanm. [unknown]
  • Cucubalus longicilius Brot. [unknown]

Description

Silene longicilia (also called 'Long-tailed campion', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, North Africa and temperate Asia. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 m in height. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are white and pink. It grows in moist and shady places.

Uses & Benefits

Silene longicilia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover in rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Silene longicilia is a white, five-petaled bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Silene longicilia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. Divide the plant in spring or early summer and replant in a sunny location. Sow the seeds in spring in a sunny location and keep the soil moist. The plant will flower in late summer.

Where to Find Silene longicilia

Silene longicilia can be found in the mountains of Mexico and Guatemala.

Silene longicilia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Silene longicilia?

Silene longicilia

What is the common name of Silene longicilia?

Long-hairy Catchfly

What is the natural habitat of Silene longicilia?

Silene longicilia is native to Europe, North Africa and temperate Asia

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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