Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
flos-cuculi
ID:
439359

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Greuter & Burdet

Source:
cmp

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 12: 189 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000438691

Common Names

  • Silene flos-cuculi
  • Ragged-Robin Catchfly
  • Ragged-Robin Silene

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Synonyms

  • Lychnis flos-cuculi L. [unknown]
  • Melandrium flos-cuculi Roehl. [unknown]
  • Agrostemma flos-cuculi G.Don [unknown]
  • Agrostemma lusitanica G.Don [unknown]
  • Coccyganthe flos-cuculi Rchb. [unknown]
  • Coccyganthe pratensis Schur [unknown]
  • Coronaria flos-cuculi A.Braun [unknown]
  • Floscuculi pratense Opiz [unknown]
  • Silene flos-cuculi flos-cuculi [unknown]
  • Silene flos-cuculi (L.) Clairv. [unknown]

Description

Silene flos-cuculi (also called White Campion, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. It is native to Europe and North Africa, and it grows in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas. It has white flowers and linear leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Silene flos-cuculi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Silene flos-cuculi sub. subintegra (Hayek) Greuter & Burdet

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 flos-cuculi is an annual plant that grows up to 0.5 m (1.6 ft) tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Silene flos-cuculi

Silene flos-cuculi is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, grasslands, and other areas with moist soil.

Silene flos-cuculi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Silene flos-cuculi?

Silene flos-cuculi

What is the common name of Silene flos-cuculi?

Ragged Robin

What is the natural habitat of Silene flos-cuculi?

Mountainous regions of 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-2485564: Based on the initial data import
Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Hervé Maurice Burdet (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burdet' in the authors string.