Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
440733

Status:
valid

Authors:
Otth

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 1: 383 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000440065



Common Names

  • Silene tomentosa
  • Tomentosa Silene
  • Silene


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Synonyms

  • Silene gibraltarica Boiss. [unknown]
  • Silene mollissima gibraltarica (Boiss.) Maire [unknown]

Description

Silene tomentosa (also called 'Woolly Catchfly' and 'Woolly Campion', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. It is found in the Mediterranean region. It is an annual plant that grows in rocky and sandy areas, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Silene tomentosa 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 tomentosa 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 tomentosa 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 tomentosa

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

Silene tomentosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Silene tomentosa?

Silene tomentosa

What is the common name of Silene tomentosa?

Silene tomentosa

What is the family of Silene tomentosa?

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,

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