Silene obtusifolia
Also known as: Silene ciliata Fenzl +2 more
- Silene ciliata Fenzl
- Silene geminiflora Willd.
- Silene villosa Fenzl
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Caryophyllaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or perennial.
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Silene obtusifolia is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Caryophyllaceae family. Naturally occurring in Africa 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
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Macaronesia, Northern Africa, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, Canary Is., Morocco, Portugal, Spain