Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
rubricalyx
ID:
1239055

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.Marquand) Bocquet

Source:
tro

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Candollea 22: 15 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001238393



Common Names

  • Silene Rubricalyx
  • Red-Lobed Silene
  • Red-Lobed Catchfly


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Description

Silene rubricalyx (also called Red-Lipped 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 rubricalyx is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Silene rubricalyx has small, white flowers with five petals and a short, curved pistil. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have short, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Silene rubricalyx 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 rubricalyx

Silene rubricalyx is native to China.

Silene rubricalyx FAQ

What is the scientific name of Silene rubricalyx?

Silene rubricalyx

What is the family of Silene rubricalyx?

Caryophyllaceae

Where is Silene rubricalyx 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-50098423: Based on the initial data import
Cecil Victor Boley Marquand (1897-1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Marquand' in the authors string.
Gilbert François Bocquet (1927-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bocquet' in the authors string.