Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
montserratii
ID:
441354

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Fern.Casas) Mayol & Rosselló

Source:
cmp

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Taxon 48: 479 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000440686



Common Names

  • Silene montserratii
  • Montserrat's Catchfly
  • Montserratii Silene


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Synonyms

  • Petrocoptis albaredae (P.Monts.) P.Monts. [unknown]
  • Petrocoptis crassifolia albaredae P.Monts. [unknown]
  • Petrocoptis montserratii Fern.Casas [unknown]

Description

Silene montserratii (also called Montserrat Catchfly, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with white flowers and a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in rocky areas, dry meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Silene montserratii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Silene montserratii sub. crassifolia (Rouy) Mayol & Rosselló

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Silene montserratii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings can be taken in the summer and should be rooted in a sandy, well-drained soil. The plants should be grown in full sun or partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Silene montserratii

Silene montserratii can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Silene montserratii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Silene montserratii?

Silene montserratii

What is the common name of Silene montserratii?

Montserrat Catchfly

Where is Silene montserratii native to?

Central 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 kew-2488493: Based on the initial data import
Francisco Javier Fernández Casas (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fern.Casas' in the authors string.
Josep Antoni Rosselló (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rosselló' in the authors string.
Maria Mayol: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mayol' in the authors string.