Silene behen
Also known as: Behenantha behen (L.) Ikonn. +12 more
- Behenantha behen (L.) Ikonn.
- Ebraxis behen (L.) Tzvelev
- Heliosperma carpaticum (Zapal.) Klokov
- Ixoca carpatica (Zapal.) Ikonn.
- Lychnis behen (L.) Scop.
- Oberna behen (L.) Ikonn.
- Oberna behen subsp. carpatica (Zapal.) Tzvelev
- Oberna behen var. carpatica (Zapal.) Fedor.
- Oberna carpatica (Zapal.) Czerep.
- Silene ambigua Salisb.
- Silene carpatica Zapal.
- Silene ignobilis Lowe
- Silene quadrifida subsp. carpatica Zapal.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Caryophyllaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Silene behen is an annual belonging to the Caryophyllaceae family. Found natively 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.
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)
Algeria, Canary Is., Cyprus, East Aegean Is., Egypt, Greece, Italy, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Madeira, Morocco, Palestine, Sicilia, Sinai, Spain, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe
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)
Sardegna