Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
thessalonica
ID:
440742

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Heldr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 1: 74 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000440074



Common Names

  • Silene thessalonica
  • Thessalonica Silene
  • Silene


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Description

Silene thessalonica (also called Thessaloniki Catchfly, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It is a low-growing plant with small white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is found in dry, sunny habitats, often on rocky slopes and in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Silene thessalonica 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Silene thessalonica sub. dictaea (Rech.f.) Melzh.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Silene thessalonica has pink flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Silene thessalonica is an evergreen perennial that grows in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate drought. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Silene thessalonica

Silene thessalonica is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas in Europe and Asia.

Silene thessalonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Silene thessalonica?

Silene thessalonica

What is the common name of Silene thessalonica?

Silene thessalonica

What is the family of Silene thessalonica?

Caryophyllaceae

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-2487669: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Theodor von Heldreich (1822-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heldr.' in the authors string.