Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
laxipruinosa
ID:
441522

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mayol & Rosselló

Source:
cmp

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Taxon 48: 478 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000440854

Common Names

  • Silene laxipruinosa
  • Loose-pruinose Silene
  • Loose-pruinose Catchfly

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Description

Silene laxipruinosa (also called S. laxipruinosa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. It is a small herbaceous perennial, native to the Mediterranean region and North Africa. It grows in rocky, dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Silene laxipruinosa is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antibacterial properties. It can also be used to treat skin disorders, digestive problems, and respiratory issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Silene laxipruinosa has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Silene laxipruinosa is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in spring or early summer in a light, well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate drainage. When propagating by division, divide the plant in spring or early summer and replant in a light, well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate drainage.

Where to Find Silene laxipruinosa

Silene laxipruinosa can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Silene laxipruinosa FAQ

What are the ideal growing conditions for Silene laxipruinosa?

Silene laxipruinosa prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

What is the average height of Silene laxipruinosa?

Silene laxipruinosa typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet.

What type of soil does Silene laxipruinosa prefer?

Silene laxipruinosa prefers moist, well-drained soil.

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-2488700: Based on the initial data import
Josep Antoni Rosselló (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rosselló' in the authors string.
Maria Mayol: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mayol' in the authors string.