Silene diversifolia
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Caryophyllaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Silene diversifolia is an annual belonging to the Caryophyllaceae family. Originating in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is part of the broad Silene genus, encompassing over 900 species globally. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Macaronesia, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Baleares, Canary Is., Corse, Cyprus, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Lebanon-Syria, Morocco, Palestine, Portugal, Sardegna, Sicilia, Sinai, Spain, Tunisia, Western Sahara, Yugoslavia
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)
Mauritius
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