Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
pseudoholopetala
ID:
440495

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lazkov

Source:
cmp

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 80(11): 105 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000439827



Common Names

  • Silene pseudoholopetala
  • False-whole-petaled Silene
  • False-whole-petaled Catchfly


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Description

Silene pseudoholopetala (also called False Holopetalous Catchfly, among many other common names) is an annual plant with white flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is native to Europe and temperate Asia and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Silene pseudoholopetala is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Silene pseudoholopetala has white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Silene pseudoholopetala is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. Propagate from seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and should be rooted in a mix of sand and peat.

Where to Find Silene pseudoholopetala

Silene pseudoholopetala is native to Europe and North Africa.

Silene pseudoholopetala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Silene pseudoholopetala?

Silene pseudoholopetala

What is the common name of Silene pseudoholopetala?

Silene pseudoholopetala

What is the family of Silene pseudoholopetala?

Caryophyllaceae

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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