Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
velutina
ID:
440918

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pourr. ex Loisel.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1809

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Desvaux) 2: 324 (1809)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000440250



Common Names

  • Velutina Silene
  • Silene
  • Silene Velutina


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Synonyms

  • Silene salzmannii Otth [unknown]

Description

Silene velutina (also called Velvet 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 velutina has many non-medical uses, including as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a food source for humans and animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White, with five petals, and a yellow center. Seed: Small, black, and round-shaped. Seedlings: Have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Silene velutina 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 velutina

Silene velutina can be found in the Mediterranean.

Silene velutina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Silene velutina?

Silene velutina

What is the common name of Silene velutina?

Velvet catchfly

What is the natural habitat of Silene velutina?

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-2487911: Based on the initial data import
Pierre André Pourret (1754-1818): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pourr.' in the authors string.
Jean-Louis-Auguste Loiseleur-Deslongchamps (1774-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Loisel.' in the authors string.