Status:
valid
Authors:
X.H.Guo & X.L.Liu
Source:
tro
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 13: 24 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001238511
Common Names
- Qiyunshan Catchfly
- Qiyunshan Silene
- Silene qiyunshanensis
Description
Silene qiyunshanensis (also called Qiyun Mountain Catchfly, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. It is an annual herb with a stem that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is native to China and is found in moist meadows, grassy slopes, and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Silene qiyunshanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Silene qiyunshanensis has small, white flowers with five petals and a short, curved pistil. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Silene qiyunshanensis 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 qiyunshanensis
Silene qiyunshanensis is found in China.
Silene qiyunshanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Silene qiyunshanensis?
Silene qiyunshanensis
What are the common names of Silene qiyunshanensis?
Silene qiyunshanensis is commonly known as Qiyunshan Catchfly
What is the natural habitat of Silene qiyunshanensis?
Silene qiyunshanensis is 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
Xin Hu Guo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'X.H.Guo' in the authors string.
Xiao Long Liu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'X.L.Liu' in the authors string.