Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
media
ID:
441631

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kleopow

Source:
cmp

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Izv. Kievsk. Bot. Sada 9: 64 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000440963

Common Names

  • Silene media
  • Media Catchfly
  • Media Pink

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Synonyms

  • Otites media Klokov [unknown]

Description

Silene media (also called 'Common campion', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, North Africa and temperate Asia. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 m in height. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are white and pink. It grows in moist and shady places.

Uses & Benefits

Silene media is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover in rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Silene media is white or pink, with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Silene media 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 ground. Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not soggy. Fertilize monthly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Silene media

Silene media can be found in Europe and North Africa.

Silene media FAQ

What is the scientific name of Silene media?

Silene media

What are the common names of Silene media?

Common names of Silene media include bladder campion and bladder lychnis.

Where is Silene media found?

Silene media is found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.

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-2488851: Based on the initial data import
Yuri Kleópov (1902-1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kleopow' in the authors string.