Silene jailensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jailensis
ID:
441045
Status:
valid
Authors:
N.I.Rubtsov
Source:
cmp
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Byull. Gosud. Nikitsk. Bot. Sada 2(24): 5 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000440377
Common Names
- Jailensis Catchfly
- Jailensis Silene
- Jailensis Pink
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Silene jailensis (also called Jail's 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 jailensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Silene jailensis has white or pink flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Silene jailensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 5-9.
Where to Find Silene jailensis
Silene jailensis can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Silene jailensis FAQ
What type of plant is Silene jailensis?
Silene jailensis is a flowering plant.
Where does Silene jailensis grow?
Silene jailensis grows in the Mediterranean region.
What is the lifespan of Silene jailensis?
The lifespan of Silene jailensis is unknown.
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,