Silene tomentosa
Also known as: Silene gibraltarica Boiss. +6 more
- Silene gibraltarica Boiss.
- Silene mogadorensis subsp. gibraltarica (Boiss.) Maire
- Silene mogadorensis var. gibraltarica (Boiss.) Ball
- Silene mollissima subsp. gibraltarica (Boiss.) Maire
- Silene mollissima subsp. tomentosa (Otth) Losa & Rivas Goda
- Silene mollissima var. tomentosa (Otth) Pérez Lara
- Silene velutina var. tomentosa (Otth) Pau
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Caryophyllaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Silene tomentosa is a shrub belonging to the Caryophyllaceae family. Originating in Africa and Europe, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. The genus Silene is notably large, comprising more than 900 species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern Africa, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Morocco, Spain