Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
linifolia
ID:
441548

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Fl. Graec. Prodr. 1(2): 301. 1809 [May-Nov 1809] ; Fl. Graec. (Sibthorp). 5(1): 23, t. 433. 1825.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000440880

Common Names

  • Silene linifolia
  • Linifolia Catchfly
  • Flax-leaved Catchfly

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Description

Silene linifolia (also called S. linifolia, 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 linifolia is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Silene linifolia has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Silene linifolia is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation from seed is best done in the spring or early summer. Cuttings can be taken in the late summer or early fall. The cuttings should be placed in a moist, well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Silene linifolia

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

Silene linifolia FAQ

What are the ideal growing conditions for Silene linifolia?

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

What is the average height of Silene linifolia?

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

What type of soil does Silene linifolia prefer?

Silene linifolia 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,

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