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Damascus Catchfly

Silene damascena

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Caryophyllales (Nelkenartige)
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Genus
Silene
Species
Silene damascena (Damascus Catchfly)

Names in Other Languages

French Silène de Damas
Arabic سيلان دمشق

Similar Species in Silene

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Ackernelke
Silene noctiflora
Endangered
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Bastard-Leimkraut
Silene hampeana
Not Evaluated
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Breitblatt-Leimkraut
Silene latifolia
Least Concern
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brennende Liebe
Silene chalcedonica
Least Concern
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Csere-Leimkraut
Silene csereii
Not Evaluated
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Falsches Kegel-Leimkraut
Silene conoidea
Not Evaluated
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Französisches Leimkraut
Silene gallica
Extinct
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Gabel-Leimkraut
Silene dichotoma
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Damascus Catchfly?
The scientific name of Damascus Catchfly is Silene damascena. It belongs to the genus Silene.
What is the conservation status of Damascus Catchfly?
Damascus Catchfly (Silene damascena) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Damascus Catchfly belong to?
Damascus Catchfly (Silene damascena) belongs to the genus Silene, which is part of the taxonomic family Caryophyllaceae.
Is Damascus Catchfly endangered?
No, Damascus Catchfly (Silene damascena) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Damascus Catchfly belong to?
Damascus Catchfly (Silene damascena) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Damascus Catchfly?
The closest relatives of Damascus Catchfly in the genus Silene include Ackernelke, Bastard-Leimkraut, Breitblatt-Leimkraut, brennende Liebe, Csere-Leimkraut.

Genus Silene — 20 Species

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Ackernelke
Silene noctiflora
EN 🐾
Bastard-Leimkraut
Silene hampeana
NE 🐾
Breitblatt-Leimkraut
Silene latifolia
LC 🐾
brennende Liebe
Silene chalcedonica
LC 🐾
Csere-Leimkraut
Silene csereii
NE 🐾
Falsches Kegel-Leimkraut
Silene conoidea
NE 🐾
Französisches Leimkraut
Silene gallica
EX 🐾
Gabel-Leimkraut
Silene dichotoma
NE 🐾
Gemeines Leimkraut
Silene vulgaris
LC 🐾
Hängendes Leimkraut
Silene pendula
NE 🐾
Italienisches Leimkraut
Silene italica
NE 🐾
Kegel-Leimkraut
Silene conica
NT 🐾
Klippen-Leimkraut
Silene uniflora
LC 🐾
Kranz-Lichtnelke
Silene coronaria
NE 🐾
Kuckucks-Lichtnelke
Silene flos-cuculi
NE 🐾
Nickendes Leimkraut
Silene nutans
NT 🐾
Öhrchenleimkraut
Silene otites
NE 🐾
Rote Lichtnelke
Silene dioica
LC 🐾
Stengelloses Leimkraut
Silene acaulis
LC 🐾
Makmel Catchfly
Silene makmeliana
NT
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