Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
graminifolia
ID:
441006

Status:
valid

Authors:
Otth

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 1: 368 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000440338

Common Names

  • Meadow Campion
  • Meadow Pink
  • Graminifolia Catchfly

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Synonyms

  • Silene schischkinii Sobolevsk. [unknown]
  • Silene sobolevskajae Czerep. [unknown]
  • Silene jenisseensis viscifera Y.C.Chu [unknown]
  • Silene pubistyla L.H.Zhou [unknown]
  • Silene tenuis Willd. [unknown]

Description

Silene graminifolia (also called Grass-leaved catchfly, among many other common names) is an annual herb with white flowers and a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to Europe and is found in dry grasslands, scrub and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Silene graminifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Silene graminifolia is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Silene graminifolia can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Silene graminifolia

Silene graminifolia can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Silene graminifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Silene graminifolia?

Silene graminifolia

What is the common name of Silene graminifolia?

Grass-leaved Silene

What is the native range of Silene graminifolia?

South America

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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