Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
citrina
ID:
1281863

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
tro

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. , Suppl.: 101 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001281201

Common Names

  • Silene citrina
  • Citrina Silene
  • Citrina Caryophyllaceae

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Description

Silene citrina (also called Lemon Catchfly, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It has a prostrate habit, with stems growing up to 30 cm long and bearing ovate leaves up to 4 cm long. It is found in grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Silene citrina has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Silene citrina is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Silene citrina is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant annual that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of soils, including sandy and clay soils. It is tolerant of salt and can be grown in coastal areas. Seeds should be sown in a warm, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Silene citrina

Silene citrina is native to the Mediterranean region.

Silene citrina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Silene citrina?

Silene citrina

What is the common name of Silene citrina?

Lemon Catchfly

What is the family of Silene citrina?

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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