Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
olgae
ID:
1292897

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Maxim.) Rohrb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1870

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 36: 687 (1870)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001292235





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Description

Silene olgae (also called Olga's Catchfly, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb that grows to a height of 5-20 cm. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry, sunny habitats such as rocky slopes and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Silene olgae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with dry soils and is known for its drought tolerance. The plant has a low-growing habit and produces small white flowers in the summer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Silene olgae is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Silene olgae is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It can be propagated by division in spring or by cuttings in summer.

Where to Find Silene olgae

Silene olgae can be found in the Caucasus region.

Silene olgae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Silene olgae?

Silene olgae

What is the common name of Silene olgae?

Olgae catchfly

What is the habitat of Silene olgae?

Steppes and rocky slopes

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-6303114: Based on the initial data import
Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.
Paul Rohrbach (1846-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rohrb.' in the authors string.