Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
wolgensis
ID:
440601

Status:
valid

Authors:
Otth

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 1: 370 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000439933



Common Names

  • Wolgensis Silene
  • Silene
  • Silene Wolgensis


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Synonyms

  • Otites orae-syvashicae Klokov [unknown]
  • Viscago wolgensis Hornem. [unknown]
  • Cucubalus wolgensis Willd. [unknown]
  • Otites wolgensis (Hornem.) Grossh. [unknown]
  • Silene otites wolgensis (Hornem.) Rohrb. [unknown]
  • Otites jenissensis Klokov [unknown]
  • Silene densiflora wolgensis Jordanov & Panov [unknown]
  • Silene wolgensis Besser ex Spreng. [unknown]

Description

Silene wolgensis (also called Wolga Catchfly, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with white flowers and a native range in the Mediterranean region. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Silene wolgensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, wounds, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Silene wolgensis 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 wolgensis

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

Silene wolgensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Silene wolgensis?

Silene wolgensis

What is the common name of Silene wolgensis?

Wolga Catchfly

What type of plant is Silene wolgensis?

Herbaceous perennial

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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