Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
sieboldii
ID:
1268899

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Van Houtte) H.Ohashi & H.Nakai

Source:
tro

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 71: 270 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001268237



Common Names

  • Silene Sieboldii
  • Silene
  • Sieboldii


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Description

Silene sieboldii (also called 'Siebold's Catchfly' and 'Siebold's Silene', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Caryophyllaceae family. It is a small herbaceous plant with glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Japan and Korea. It is found in alpine meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Silene sieboldii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Silene sieboldii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, flattened disc. The seedlings are small, green, and have small, white hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Silene sieboldii is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed or division of the root ball.

Where to Find Silene sieboldii

Silene sieboldii is native to Japan. It is found in temperate climates, usually in moist, well-drained soils.

Silene sieboldii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Silene sieboldii?

Silene sieboldii

What is the common name of Silene sieboldii?

Siebold's catchfly

What is the natural habitat of Silene sieboldii?

It is native to Japan, Korea, and 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-50231321: Based on the initial data import
Hiroyoshi Ohashi (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Ohashi' in the authors string.
Louis van Houtte (1810-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Van Houtte' in the authors string.
Hideki Nakai (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Nakai' in the authors string.