Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
sericea
ID:
440300

Status:
valid

Authors:
All.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1785

Citation Micro:
Fl. Pedem. 2: 81 (1785)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000439632



Common Names

  • Silene sericea
  • Silky Catchfly
  • Silky Pink


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Description

Silene sericea (also called 'Silky Catchfly' and 'Silky Campion', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. It is found in the Mediterranean region. It is an annual plant that grows in rocky and sandy areas, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Silene sericea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. It has been used to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Silene sericea is white, with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Silene sericea is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Silene sericea

Silene sericea can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.

Silene sericea FAQ

What is the ideal temperature range for Silene sericea?

Silene sericea prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C)

What type of soil is best for Silene sericea?

Silene sericea prefers a well-draining, slightly acidic soil with a pH of 5.5-6.5.

How much light does Silene sericea need?

Silene sericea prefers bright, indirect light.

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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