Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
sisianica
ID:
1292913

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Buhse

Source:
tro

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Nouv. Mém. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 12: 36 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001292251

Common Names

  • Silene sisianica
  • Sisian Campion
  • Mountain Catchfly

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Description

Silene sisianica (also called 'Sisian Silene', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus and Central Asia. It has a creeping stem, with white, star-shaped flowers and ovate-lanceolate leaves. It is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Silene sisianica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with dry soils and is known for its drought tolerance. The plant has a low-growing habit and produces small pink flowers in the summer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Silene sisianica is a small, pink, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Silene sisianica is a perennial plant native to the Caucasus. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°C.

Where to Find Silene sisianica

Silene sisianica can be found in Central Asia.

Silene sisianica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Silene sisianica?

Silene sisianica

What is the common name of Silene sisianica?

Sisian catchfly

What is the habitat of Silene sisianica?

Steppes and rocky slopes

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-6303151: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Alexander Buhse (1821-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buhse' in the authors string.