Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
pteroneura
ID:
1292964

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ball) F.N.Williams

Source:
tro

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 32: 132 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001292302



Common Names

  • Silene pteroneura
  • Winged Silene
  • Winged Catchfly


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Description

Silene pteroneura (also called 'Winged Campion', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus and Central Asia. It has a creeping stem, with white, star-shaped flowers and ovate-lanceolate leaves. It is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Silene pteroneura has been used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, as an antiseptic, and as an anti-inflammatory. It has also been used to treat fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Silene pteroneura 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 pteroneura is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or cuttings. It is also possible to propagate the plant from seed.

Where to Find Silene pteroneura

Silene pteroneura is found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Silene pteroneura FAQ

What is the scientific name of Silene pteroneura?

Silene pteroneura

What type of plant is Silene pteroneura?

Herb

Where is Silene pteroneura found?

Europe

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-6303291: Based on the initial data import
John Ball (1818-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ball' in the authors string.
Frederick Newton Williams (1862-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.N.Williams' in the authors string.