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Bladder Campion

Silene vulgaris

Least Concern

About

The Bladder Campion (Silene vulgaris) is a species in the genus Silene. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Japan, Taiwan), Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, Chile).

🇦🇷 Argentina 🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇱 Chile 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇯🇵 Japan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Species

Silene vulgaris (Bladder Campion)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Alcadicea

French silène enflé

German Gemeines Leimkraut

Portuguese Colejia

Russian смолевка обыкновенная

Arabic Hamrat erras

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bladder Campion?

The scientific name of Bladder Campion is Silene vulgaris. It belongs to the genus Silene.

What is the conservation status of Bladder Campion?

Bladder Campion (Silene vulgaris) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Bladder Campion live?

Bladder Campion is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Japan, Taiwan), Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, Chile).. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Denmark, France, Iceland, Japan, Norway.

What family does Bladder Campion belong to?

Bladder Campion (Silene vulgaris) belongs to the genus Silene, which is part of the taxonomic family Caryophyllaceae.

Is Bladder Campion endangered?

No, Bladder Campion (Silene vulgaris) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Bladder Campion belong to?

Bladder Campion (Silene vulgaris) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Bladder Campion?

The closest relatives of Bladder Campion in the genus Silene include Alpine Catchfly, Astarte's Catchfly, Balkan Catchfly, Bladder Campion, Branching Campion.