The larva of this moth feeds on Silene (formerly Lychnis) species, as do some other Lepidoptera including cabbage moths (recorded on Silene chalcedonica), grey chi and case-bearers of the genus … Silene vulgaris, the bladder campion[2] or maidenstears, [3] is a plant species of the genus Silene within the family Caryophyllaceae. Native to the Old World, the plant has been naturalized elsewhere, … · Studies on the genus Silene suggest that its extracts and isolated compounds could be potential drug candidates. In this study, the phytochemicals and traditional uses of the Silene genus, … A taxonomic revision of the southern African native and naturalized species of Silene L. (Caryophyllaceae). Bothalia, A Journal of Botanical Research 42: 147-186. · Silene, commonly known as the catchfly flower, is a captivating genus of flowering plants that belong to the family Caryophyllaceae. With about 700 species scattered across the globe, … I have updated eFI (efloraofindia) page on Silene (Pl. click). Attempts have been made to incorporate most of the species available in India & nearby areas with details & keys directly or through links as … Richards 6 has recently studied these effects in the dioecious plant Silene alba (= Silene latifolia). Silene alba has a typical metapopulation structure, with patchily distributed populations that experience high … The genus Silene is in the family Caryophyllaceae in the major group Angiosperms by Caryophyllaceae. The record derives from TPL1.1 (data supplied on ) which reports it as an accepted name … The genus Silene has seen numerous revisions to its circumscription. Definitions have varied, from a very inclusive Silene (e.g., Morton 2005b) to a narrowly defined Silene (e.g., Oxelman et al. 2000). · Contain your silene by planting it in a garden box or hanging planter where the foliage and flowers can spill over the sides. Or, to avoid displacing local wildlife, look for native options like …