Silene magellanica
Also known as: Lychnis graminea Molina +3 more
- Lychnis graminea Molina
- Lychnis magellanica Desr.
- Melandrium magellanicum (Desr.) Fenzl ex Rohrb.
- Viscaria magellanica (Desr.) G.Don
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Caryophyllaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Silene magellanica is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Caryophyllaceae family. Naturally occurring in South America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Silene, which contains over 900 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina South, Chile Central