Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
wrightii
ID:
1292226

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
tro

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Knowl. 5(6): 17 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001291564

Common Names

  • Wright's Catchfly
  • Wright's Silene
  • Wright's Lychnis

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Description

Silene wrightii (also called Wright's Catchfly, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a woody base. It is native to North America. It is found in open grasslands, scrub, and deciduous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Silene wrightii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Silene wrightii is small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Silene wrightii is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial with small, grey-green leaves and single white flowers in summer. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagate by division in spring or autumn or by seed in spring.

Where to Find Silene wrightii

Silene wrightii is native to the United States and can be found in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado and Utah.

Silene wrightii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Silene wrightii?

Silene wrightii

What is the common name of Silene wrightii?

Wright's Catchfly

Where is Silene wrightii found?

Silene wrightii is found in North America.

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-6301073: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.