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Silene conoidea - L.

Common Name weed silene
Family Caryophyllaceae
USDA hardiness Coming soon
Known Hazards Although no mention of toxicity has been seen for this species, it does contain saponins. Although toxic, these substances are very poorly absorbed by the body and so tend to pass through without causing harm. They are also broken down by thorough cooking. Saponins are found in many plants, including several that are often used for food, such as certain beans. It is advisable not to eat large quantities of food that contain saponins. Saponins are much more toxic to some creatures, such as fish, and hunting tribes have traditionally put large quantities of them in streams, lakes etc in order to stupefy or kill the fish[K].
Habitats A casual of waste ground in Britain[17].
Range Mediterranean to E. Asia - India. A casual near ports in Britain.
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Moist Soil Full sun
Silene conoidea weed silene


Silene conoidea weed silene

 

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Summary


Physical Characteristics

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Silene conoidea is a ANNUAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). It is in flower from June to July, and the seeds ripen from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Lepidoptera (Moths & Butterflies), bees.
Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

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Synonyms

Conosilene conica. Pleconax conoidea

Plant Habitats

 Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

None known

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Medicinal Uses

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Emollient  Ophthalmic

The plant is said to be emollient and is used in baths or as a fumigant[240]. The juice of the plant is used in the treatment of ophthalmia[240].

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Other Uses

None known

Special Uses

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Cultivation details

Prefers a well-drained moisture retentive light loamy soil in a sunny position[1, 200].

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Plant Propagation

Seed - sow spring in situ.

Other Names

If available other names are mentioned here

Native Range

TEMPERATE ASIA: Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Cyprus, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Russian Federation (Dagestan), Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Mongolia, China (Xinjiang Uygur Zizhiqu, Xizang Zizhiqu) TROPICAL ASIA: India (Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan), Nepal, Pakistan EUROPE: Spain, France (south) AFRICA: Algeria, Egypt

Weed Potential

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Conservation Status

IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :

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Silene acaulisMoss CampionPerennial0.1 -  LMNM113
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Silene firmaCatchflyAnnual/Biennial0.9 -  LMHSNM12 
Silene gallicacommon catchflyAnnual0.4 -  LMSNDM01 
Silene latifoliaWhite Campion, Bladder campionPerennial0.6 5-9  LMHNM001
Silene nigrescens Perennial0.1 -  LMSNDM02 
Silene vulgarisBladder Campion, MaidenstearsPerennial0.6 5-9  LMNM211

Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

 

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