Family: Caryophyllaceae
Author: L.
Bibliography: Sp. Pl.: 418 (1753)
Year: 1753
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Silene
Vegetable: False
Observations: Canary Is., Medit. to C. Asia and NW. India
Description
Large sand catchfly, scientifically known as Silene conoidea, is a noteworthy species within the Caryophyllaceae family. First described by the esteemed botanist Carl Linnaeus in 1753, this plant is recognized for its distinctive floral characteristics and broad geographical distribution.
Native to regions spanning from the Canary Islands and the Mediterranean to Central Asia and Northwestern India, the Large sand catchfly thrives in a variety of habitats. This adaptability is reflected in its presence across such diverse climates, highlighting the plant’s resilience and ecological versatility.
Silene conoidea features prominent, delicate flowers that contribute both to its common name and its botanical fascination. The attractive blooms and sand-loving tendencies make it a remarkable subject of study within its family. Its ecological range and robust nature illustrate the intricate relationships between plant species and their environments, offering valuable insights into the adaptability and evolution of flora in varying climatic conditions.
This species’ historical documentation, dating back to Linnaeus’s 18th-century classification in his seminal work “Species Plantarum,” underscores its longstanding significance in botanical studies. The enduring interest in Silene conoidea among botanists and ecologists today continues to build upon the foundational knowledge established over centuries, as researchers explore its various attributes and contributions to biodiversity.
Common Names
Deu: falsches kegel-leimkraut, kugel-leimkraut, großkegelfrüchtiges leimkraut
Fra: silène conoïde
Eng: weed silene, cone catchfly, large sand catchfly, weed campion, conoid catchfly, cone campion
Swe: kvarnglim
En: Large sand catchfly, Weed silene, Cone catchfly, Weed campion, Conoid catchfly, Cone campion
Ca: Silene conoide
Zh: Mai ping cao
Fr: Silène conoïde
De: Großkegelfrüchtiges Leimkraut, Falsches Kegel-Leimkraut, Kugel-Leimkraut
He: ציפורנית מחורטת
It: Silene conoide
Sv: Kvarnglim
Synonyms
- Conosilene conoidea ((L.) Fourr.)
- Silene conica subsp. conoidea ((L.) Bonnier & Layens)
- Pleconax conoidea ((L.) Šourková)
- Pleconax conica subsp. conoidea ((L.) Á.Löve & Kjellq.)
- Cucubalus conoideus ((L.) Lam.)
- Conosilene conica subsp. conoidea ((L.) Á.Löve & Kjellq.)
- Silene conica var. conoidea ((L.) St.-Lag.)
- Silene cylindriflora (Otth)
Distribution
- Afghanistan (native)
- Algeria (native)
- Canary Is. (native)
- Cyprus (native)
- Egypt (native)
- France (native)
- Greece (native)
- India (native)
- Iran (native)
- Iraq (native)
- Kazakhstan (native)
- Kirgizstan (native)
- Kuwait (native)
- Lebanon-Syria (native)
- Libya (native)
- Morocco (native)
- Nepal (native)
- North Caucasus (native)
- Oman (native)
- Pakistan (native)
- Palestine (native)
- Saudi Arabia (native)
- Sinai (native)
- Spain (native)
- Tadzhikistan (native)
- Tibet (native)
- Transcaucasus (native)
- Turkey (native)
- Turkey-in-Europe (native)
- Turkmenistan (native)
- Uzbekistan (native)
- West Himalaya (native)
- Xinjiang (native)
- Alberta (introduced)
- Austria (introduced)
- British Columbia (introduced)
- California (introduced)
- Finland (introduced)
- Idaho (introduced)
- Japan (introduced)
- Missouri (introduced)
- Montana (introduced)
- Oregon (introduced)
- Saskatchewan (introduced)
- Sweden (introduced)
- Texas (introduced)
- Washington (introduced)
Additional Images
Flower
Taken Mar 28, 2006 by Andrew Gagg (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 14, 2020 by سلطان الدليمي (cc-by-sa)
Taken Apr 15, 2008 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)
Taken Mar 20, 2012 by Tela Botanica − Pierre SEBA (cc-by-sa)
Habit
Taken Apr 15, 2008 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)
Taken Apr 15, 2008 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)
Taken Apr 15, 2008 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)
Fruit
Taken Apr 15, 2008 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)
Other
Taken Jan 1, 1970 by Photoflora – L’Abbé COSTE (©)
© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:157134-1)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/5384852)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Silene conoidea L.)
Specifications
Growth habit>: Forb/herb
Growth
Ph maximum: 7.0
Ph minimum: 6.5
Light: 8
Atmospheric humidity: 3
Bloom months: [‘jun’, ‘jul’]
Soil nutriments: 6
