Silene occidentalis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
occidentalis
ID:
1292207
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Watson
Source:
tro
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 10: 343 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001291545
Common Names
- Western Catchfly
- Western Silene
- Western Lychnis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Silene occidentalis (also called Western Catchfly, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a woody base. It is native to North America. It is found in open grasslands, scrub, and deciduous forests.
Uses & Benefits
Silene occidentalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Silene occidentalis is small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Silene occidentalis is a perennial plant that is best propagated through seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. It prefers full sun or partial shade and can tolerate a wide range of soils. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated through division or cuttings.
Where to Find Silene occidentalis
Silene occidentalis can be found in California, USA
Silene occidentalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Silene occidentalis?
Silene occidentalis
What is the common name of Silene occidentalis?
Western Catchfly
Where is Silene occidentalis found?
Silene occidentalis 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-6301049: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.