Status:
valid
Authors:
D.Masson
Source:
tro
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Candollea 44: 485 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001291947
Common Names
- Silene vlokii
- Vlok's Catchfly
- Catchfly
Description
Silene vlokii (also called Vlok's Catchfly, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a woody base. It is native to South Africa. It is found in open grasslands, scrub, and deciduous forests.
Uses & Benefits
Silene vlokii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and respiratory ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Silene vlokii is pink and has five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have thin, hairy stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Silene vlokii 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 vlokii
Silene vlokii can be found in South Africa.
Silene vlokii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Silene vlokii?
Silene vlokii
What is the family of Silene vlokii?
Caryophyllaceae
What is the distribution of Silene vlokii?
Central Asia
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
Daniel Masson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Masson' in the authors string.