Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
uralensis
ID:
440873

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rupr.) Bocquet

Source:
cmp

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Candollea 22: 25 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000440205

Common Names

  • Uralensis Silene
  • Silene
  • Silene Uralensis

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Synonyms

  • Gasterlychnis albiflora Rupr. [unknown]
  • Gasterlychnis macropetala Rupr. [unknown]
  • Gasterlychnis uralensis Rupr. [unknown]
  • Gastrolychnis apetala arctica (Fr.) Á.Löve & D.Löve [unknown]
  • Gastrolychnis apetala nuda Jurtzev [unknown]
  • Gastrolychnis apetala uralensis (Rupr.) Á.Löve & D.Löve [unknown]
  • Gastrolychnis attenuata (Farr) Czerep. [unknown]
  • Lychnis apetala arctica (Th.Fr.) Polunin [unknown]
  • Lychnis apetala nutans B.Boivin [unknown]
  • Wahlbergella attenuata Rydb. [unknown]
  • Wahlbergella apetala arctica Fr. [unknown]
  • Silene wahlbergella arctica (Fr.) Hultén [unknown]
  • Lychnis apetala arctica (Th.Fr.) Cody [unknown]
  • Lychnis apetala attenuata (Farr) C.L.Hitchc. [unknown]
  • Lychnis nesophila Holm [unknown]
  • Lychnis soczavianum (Schischk.) J.P.Anderson [unknown]
  • Melandrium apetalum glabrum (Regel) Hultén [unknown]
  • Silene attenuata (Farr) Bocquet [unknown]
  • Silene uralensis arctica (Fr.) Bocquet [unknown]
  • Silene uralensis mollis (Cham. & Schltdl.) Bocquet [unknown]
  • Lychnis apetala mollis Cham. & Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Silene uralensis attenuata (Farr) McNeill [unknown]
  • Lychnis apetala arctica (Fr.) Hultén [unknown]
  • Lychnis apetala glabra Regel [unknown]
  • Melandrium apetalum arcticum (Th.Fr.) Hultén [unknown]
  • Melandrium apetalum attenuatum (Farr) H.Hara [unknown]
  • Gastrolychnis uralensis Rupr. [unknown]
  • Gastrolychnis apetala attenuata Petrovsky [unknown]
  • Lychnis apetala attenuata (Farr) Maguire [unknown]
  • Lychnis attenuata Farr [unknown]
  • Silene wahlbergella attenuata (Farr.) Hultén [unknown]
  • Silene uralensis uralensis [unknown]

Description

Silene uralensis (also called Ural Catchfly, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It is a low-growing plant with small white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is found in dry, sunny habitats, often on rocky slopes and in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Silene uralensis has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its drought tolerance.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Silene uralensis sub. apetala (L.) Bocquet
Silene uralensis sub. ogilviensis (A.E.Porsild) D.F.Brunt.
Silene uralensis sub. porsildii Bocquet

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Silene uralensis has pink flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Silene uralensis is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division in spring or by cuttings in summer.

Where to Find Silene uralensis

Silene uralensis can be found in parts of Russia, Kazakhstan, and Mongolia.

Silene uralensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Silene uralensis?

Silene uralensis

What is the common name of Silene uralensis?

Ural Catchfly

Where is Silene uralensis native to?

Europe

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 kew-2487852: Based on the initial data import
Franz Josef Ruprecht (1814-1870): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rupr.' in the authors string.
Gilbert François Bocquet (1927-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bocquet' in the authors string.