Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
vulgaris
ID:
440868

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Moench) Garcke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Fl. N. Mitt.-Deutschland , ed. 9: 64 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000440200



Common Names

  • Vulgaris Silene
  • Silene
  • Silene Vulgaris


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Synonyms

  • Oberna behen (L.) Ikonn. [unknown]
  • Viscago behen Hornem. [unknown]
  • Silene zawadskii hort. ex Fenzl [unknown]
  • Silene vulgaris latifolia (Mill.) C.Vaczy [unknown]
  • Silene venosa Asch. [unknown]
  • Silene inflata Sm. [unknown]
  • Silene cucubalus Wibel [unknown]
  • Silene latifolia Britten & Rendle [unknown]
  • Behen alpinus (Lam.) Gușul. [unknown]
  • Behen angustifolius Schott ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Behen antelopum E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Behen fabarius Link [unknown]
  • Behen glareosus Fourr. [unknown]
  • Behen oleraceum E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Behen puberulus Fourr. [unknown]
  • Behen trachiatus Fourr. [unknown]
  • Behen vesicarium E.H.L.Krause [deprecated]
  • Behen vesicarius Fourr. [unknown]
  • Behen vulgaris Moench [unknown]
  • Behenantha behen (L.) Ikonn. [unknown]
  • Behenantha cserei Schur [unknown]
  • Behenantha glaucescens Schur [unknown]
  • Behenantha inflata Schur [unknown]
  • Behenantha saponariifolia Schur [unknown]
  • Cucubalus alpinus Lam. [unknown]
  • Cucubalus angustissimus Nocca & Balb. [unknown]
  • Cucubalus antelopum Vest [unknown]
  • Cucubalus behen L. [unknown]
  • Cucubalus inflatus Salisb. [unknown]
  • Cucubalus latifolius Mill. [unknown]
  • Cucubalus littoralis Vis. [unknown]
  • Cucubalus marginatus Schult. [unknown]
  • Cucubalus montanus Vest [unknown]
  • Cucubalus personii Spreng. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Cucubalus rotundifolius Steud. [unknown]
  • Cucubalus saponariifolius Moench ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Cucubalus scaber Fisch. ex Regel [unknown]
  • Cucubalus venosus Gilib. [unknown]
  • Cucubalus viridis Lam. [unknown]
  • Elisanthe zawadskii (Herbich) Fuss [unknown]
  • Silene behen cucubalus (Wibel) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Silene inflata vulgaris Turcz. [unknown]
  • Silene latifolia pubescens Farw. [unknown]
  • Silene inflata pubescens DC. [unknown]
  • Silene wallichiana Klotzsch [unknown]
  • Silene vulgaris vulgaris [unknown]
  • Silene saponariifolia Schott ex Rchb. [unknown]

Description

Silene vulgaris (also called Bladder Campion, 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 vulgaris has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its drought tolerance.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Silene vulgaris sub. suffrutescens Greuter, Matthäs & Risse
Silene vulgaris sub. aetnensis (Strobl) Pignatti
Silene vulgaris sub. angustifolia Hayek
Silene vulgaris sub. commutata (Guss.) Hayek

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Silene vulgaris 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 vulgaris 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 vulgaris

Silene vulgaris can be found in Europe, including the UK, France, and Germany, as well as parts of Asia and North Africa.

Silene vulgaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Silene vulgaris?

Silene vulgaris

What is the common name of Silene vulgaris?

Bladder Campion

Where is Silene vulgaris 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-2487840: Based on the initial data import
Conrad Moench (1744-1805): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moench' in the authors string.
Christian August Friedrich Garcke (1819-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garcke' in the authors string.