Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
hitchguirei
ID:
1254949

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bocquet

Source:
tro

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Candollea 22: 29 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001254287

Common Names

  • Silene hitchguirei
  • Hitchguire's Catchfly
  • Hitchguirei Catchfly

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Description

Silene hitchguirei (also called Hitchcok's Catchfly, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. It is an herbaceous annual with pink flowers and linear leaves. Native to California, it grows in open, grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Silene hitchguirei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Silene hitchguirei are white and bell-shaped with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Silene hitchguirei is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Silene hitchguirei

Silene hitchguirei is native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia.

Silene hitchguirei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Silene hitchguirei?

Silene hitchguirei

What type of plant is Silene hitchguirei?

Silene hitchguirei is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae.

Where is Silene hitchguirei found?

Silene hitchguirei is found in the Andes of Colombia and Ecuador.

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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