Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
variegata
ID:
440913

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Heldr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 8: 82 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000440245



Common Names

  • Variegata Silene
  • Silene
  • Silene Variegata


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Synonyms

  • Lychnis variegata Desf. [unknown]
  • Agrostemma variegata (Desf.) G.Don [unknown]
  • Cucubalus cyclamineus Sieber [unknown]
  • Cucubalus fabarius Sieber [unknown]

Description

Silene variegata (also called Variegated Catchfly, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has white or pink flowers and oval-shaped leaves. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils and is often found in meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Silene variegata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Silene variegata 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 variegata is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division in spring or by cuttings in summer.

Where to Find Silene variegata

Silene variegata can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Silene variegata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Silene variegata?

Silene variegata

What is the common name of Silene variegata?

Variegated Catchfly

Where is Silene variegata native to?

Europe

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-2487906: 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.