Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
puranensis
ID:
1239052

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.H.Zhou) C.Y.Wu & H.Chuang

Source:
tro

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Fl. Reipubl. Popularis Sin. 26: 321 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001238390



Common Names

  • Silene Puranensis
  • Puran Silene
  • Puran Catchfly


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Description

Silene puranensis (also called Puran Catchfly, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to China. It has pink flowers and grows in grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Silene puranensis is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Silene puranensis has small, white flowers with five petals and a short, curved pistil. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Silene puranensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that is propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.

Where to Find Silene puranensis

Silene puranensis is native to China.

Silene puranensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Silene puranensis?

Silene puranensis

What is the family of Silene puranensis?

Caryophyllaceae

Where is Silene puranensis native to?

China

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-50098419: Based on the initial data import
Wu Zhengyi (1916-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Y.Wu' in the authors string.
Hsuan Chuang (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Chuang' in the authors string.
Zhou Lihua (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.H.Zhou' in the authors string.