Silene tibetica - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tibetica
ID:
1262081
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lidén & Oxelman
Source:
tro
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Novon 11: 324 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001261419
Common Names
- Silene Tibetica
- Tibetan Catchfly
- Tibetan Campion
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Silene tibetica (also called Tibetan Catchfly, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in alpine meadows and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Silene tibetica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of nectar for bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Silene tibetica are small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Silene tibetica can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Silene tibetica
Silene tibetica can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Silene tibetica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Silene tibetica?
Silene tibetica
What is the natural habitat of Silene tibetica?
It is native to Tibet.
What is the size of Silene tibetica?
It grows up to 1 meter in height.
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-50198918: Based on the initial data import
Magnus Lidén (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lidén' in the authors string.
Bengt Oxelman (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oxelman' in the authors string.