Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
suecica
ID:
440800

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lodd.) Greuter & Burdet

Source:
cmp

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 12: 190 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000440132



Common Names

  • Silene suecica
  • Suecica Silene
  • Silene


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Synonyms

  • Lychnis alpina L. [unknown]
  • Lychnis suecica G.Lodd. [unknown]
  • Viscaria alpina G.Don [unknown]
  • Agrostemma alpina (L.) J.Forbes [unknown]
  • Agrostemma suecica (Lodd.) Maund ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Steris alpina (L.) Šourková [unknown]

Description

Silene suecica (also called Swedish Catchfly, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It grows in dry habitats, such as grasslands, and is characterized by its small, pink flowers and its short, upright habit.

Uses & Benefits

Silene suecica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Silene suecica has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and round, with a black or brown color. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Silene suecica is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed sown in spring, in a sunny spot in well-drained soil. Propagation can also be done by division in spring.

Where to Find Silene suecica

Silene suecica can be found in Scandinavia.

Silene suecica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Silene suecica?

Silene suecica

What is the common name of Silene suecica?

Swedish catchfly

What is the natural habitat of Silene suecica?

It is found in 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2487741: Based on the initial data import
Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
Conrad Loddiges (1738-1826): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lodd.' in the authors string.
Hervé Maurice Burdet (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burdet' in the authors string.