Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
plutonica
ID:
1292065

Status:
valid

Authors:
Naudin

Source:
tro

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001291403

Common Names

  • Plutonica Silene
  • Plutonica Silene
  • Plutonica Silene

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Description

Silene plutonica (also called Plutonic Campion, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. It has a prostrate habit, with small, linear, bright green leaves and small white flowers. It is found in sandy or gravelly soils, often near the coast.

Uses & Benefits

Silene plutonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to attract pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Silene plutonica is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Silene plutonica is a perennial plant that is native to the Caucasus Mountains. It grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.

Where to Find Silene plutonica

Silene plutonica is native to the United States and can be found in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado and Utah.

Silene plutonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Silene plutonica?

Silene plutonica

Where is Silene plutonica found?

Silene plutonica is found in the Mediterranean region.

What type of habitat does Silene plutonica prefer?

Silene plutonica prefers dry, rocky habitats.

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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