Silene ornata
Also known as: Melandrium ornatum (Aiton) Asch. ex Rohrb.
- Melandrium ornatum (Aiton) Asch. ex Rohrb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Caryophyllaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Silene ornata is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Caryophyllaceae family. Indigenous to Africa, 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
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces