Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
melanopotamica
ID:
1234537

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pedersen in M.N.Correa

Source:
tro

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Fl. Patagonica 4a: 246 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001233875



Common Names

  • Melanopotamic Silene
  • Silene melanopotamica
  • Silene


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Description

Silene melanopotamica (also called Black River Catchfly, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It has pink flowers and grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Silene melanopotamica is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Silene melanopotamica sub. nivosimontana Pedersen in M.N.Correa

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Silene melanopotamica has pink flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Silene melanopotamica can be propagated from seed or stem cuttings. When propagating from seed, the seeds should be sown on a moistened surface and kept in a warm, humid environment. Stem cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist, well-draining soil. They should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Silene melanopotamica

Silene melanopotamica is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Silene melanopotamica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Silene melanopotamica?

Silene melanopotamica

What is the common name of Silene melanopotamica?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Silene melanopotamica?

It is found in rocky areas in the Mediterranean region

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-50077181: Based on the initial data import
Troels Myndel Pedersen (1916-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pedersen' in the authors string.
Maevia Noemí Correa (1914-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.N.Correa' in the authors string.