Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
oreosinaica
ID:
441405

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chowdhuri

Source:
cmp

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 22: 269 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000440737

Common Names

  • Silene oreosinaica
  • Oreosinaica Catchfly
  • Oreosinaica Silene

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Description

Silene oreosinaica (also called 'Oreosinian campion', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. It is an herbaceous perennial plant with a clump-forming habit. It is native to Europe and Asia, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Silene oreosinaica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Silene oreosinaica 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 oreosinaica is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Russia. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Silene oreosinaica

Silene oreosinaica can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Silene oreosinaica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Silene oreosinaica?

Silene oreosinaica

What is the common name of Silene oreosinaica?

Oreosina Catchfly

Where is Silene oreosinaica native to?

Central and South America

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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