Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
skorpilii
ID:
440336

Status:
valid

Authors:
Velen.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Königl. Böhm. Ges. Wiss., Math.-Naturwiss. Cl. 1890(1): 39 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000439668



Common Names

  • Silene skorpilii
  • Skorpili's Catchfly
  • Skorpili's Pink


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Description

Silene skorpilii (also called Skorpil's Catchfly, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with white flowers and a native range in the Mediterranean region. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Silene skorpilii has been used in traditional medicine as a diuretic and to treat kidney and bladder problems. It has also been used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Silene skorpilii 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 skorpilii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. Propagate from seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and should be rooted in a mix of sand and peat.

Where to Find Silene skorpilii

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

Silene skorpilii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Silene skorpilii?

Silene skorpilii

What is the common name of Silene skorpilii?

Skorpili's catchfly

What is the natural habitat of Silene skorpilii?

Dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands

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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