Silene macrophylla
Also known as: Behen fimbriatus (M.Bieb.) Link +9 more
- Behen fimbriatus (M.Bieb.) Link
- Behenantha multifida (Adams) Ikonn.
- Cucubalus fimbriatus M.Bieb.
- Cucubalus multifidus Adams
- Oberna multifida (Adams) Ikonn.
- Silene fimbriata (M.Bieb.) Boiss.
- Silene fimbriata Sims
- Silene multifida (Adams) Rohrb.
- Silene simsii F.Jafari, Rabeler & Oxelman
- Viscago fimbriata (M.Bieb.) Hornem.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Caryophyllaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Silene macrophylla is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Caryophyllaceae family. Originating in Temperate Asia, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Silene, which contains over 900 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Iran, North Caucasus, Transcaucasus, Turkey
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Great Britain