Silene longipetala
Also known as: Silene attica Formánek +3 more
- Silene attica Formánek
- Silene ehrenbergiana Rohrb.
- Silene expansa Rohrb.
- Silene macropetala Spreng.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Caryophyllaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a biennial or perennial.
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Silene longipetala is a biennial or perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Caryophyllaceae family. Naturally occurring in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. The genus Silene is notably large, comprising more than 900 species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Biennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cyprus, Egypt, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon-Syria, Palestine, Turkey
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)
Algeria