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Ackernelke

Silene noctiflora

Endangered

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, and temperate coniferous forests, among 5 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Oceanian and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (India, Japan, North Korea), Europe (18 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Nelkenartige)

Species

Silene noctiflora (Ackernelke)

Names in Other Languages

French compagnon de nuit

German Ackernelke

Similar Species in Silene

Falsches Kegel-Leimkraut

Silene conoidea

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ackernelke?

The scientific name of Ackernelke is Silene noctiflora. It belongs to the genus Silene.

What is the conservation status of Ackernelke?

Ackernelke (Silene noctiflora) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Ackernelke live?

Ackernelke is found in Widely distributed across Asia (India, Japan, North Korea), Europe (18 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany.

What family does Ackernelke belong to?

Ackernelke (Silene noctiflora) belongs to the genus Silene, which is part of the taxonomic family Caryophyllaceae.

Is Ackernelke endangered?

Yes, Ackernelke (Silene noctiflora) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Ackernelke belong to?

Ackernelke (Silene noctiflora) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Ackernelke?

The closest relatives of Ackernelke in the genus Silene include Bastard-Leimkraut, Breitblatt-Leimkraut, brennende Liebe, Csere-Leimkraut, Falsches Kegel-Leimkraut.