Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
serpentinicola
ID:
1273951

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.W.Nelson & J.P.Nelson

Source:
tro

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Madroño 15: 384 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001273289

Common Names

  • Silene serpentinicola
  • Serpentinicola Silene
  • Serpentinicol Silene

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Description

Silene serpentinicola (also called Serpentine Catchfly, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Caryophyllaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, where it grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Silene serpentinicola is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and as an antiseptic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Silene serpentinicola plant has small, yellow flowers that have a sweet scent. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have two small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Silene serpentinicola is a tropical plant that can be propagated from stem cuttings. Cut a stem just below a node and remove the lower leaves. Place the cutting in a pot with moist soil and keep it in a warm, humid environment. The cutting should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Silene serpentinicola

Silene serpentinicola can be found in South Africa, growing in rocky places.

Silene serpentinicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Silene serpentinicola?

Silene serpentinicola

What is the common name of Silene serpentinicola?

Serpentine silene

What is the natural habitat of Silene serpentinicola?

Silene serpentinicola is found in moist, sandy soils in the southeastern United States.

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-50262939: Based on the initial data import
Thomas W. Nelson (1928-2006): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.W.Nelson' in the authors string.
Jane P. Nelson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.P.Nelson' in the authors string.