Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
nigrescens
ID:
1239039

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Edgew.) Majumdar

Source:
tro

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
J. Indian Bot. Soc. 42: 647 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001238377

Common Names

  • Silene Nigrescens
  • Blackish Silene
  • Blackish Catchfly

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Description

Silene nigrescens (also called Black Catchfly, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to China. It has pink flowers and grows in grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Silene nigrescens is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Silene nigrescens has small, white flowers with five petals and a short, curved pistil. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Silene nigrescens is a perennial herbaceous plant that is propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.

Where to Find Silene nigrescens

Silene nigrescens is native to China.

Silene nigrescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Silene nigrescens?

Silene nigrescens

What is the family of Silene nigrescens?

Caryophyllaceae

Where is Silene nigrescens native to?

China

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 tro-50098405: Based on the initial data import
Michael Pakenham Edgeworth (1812-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Edgew.' in the authors string.
Nimai Chandra Majumdar (1932-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Majumdar' in the authors string.