Silene nocturna
Silene nocturna, commonly known as the Night-blooming Catchfly, is a captivating nocturnal wildflower celebrated for its enchanting, pale blossoms. Thriving in specific habitats, this species relies on nighttime pollinators to ensure survival. Beyond its aesthetic allure, it holds significant botanical interest for researchers studying specialized pollination and plant biology.
- Scientific name: Silene nocturna
- Family: Caryophyllaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Caryophyllales and the family Caryophyllaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Silene.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Caryophyllaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Silene | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Silene nocturna, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Arabic, it is called سيلينة ليلية, while in Swedish, it is known as Medelhavsglim, and in Finnish, it is called välimerenkohokki.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | سيلينة ليلية | Wikidata |
| sv | Medelhavsglim | Wikidata |
| fi | välimerenkohokki | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several distinct European regions. In Middle Europe, its presence is specifically noted within Germany. Moving toward the Mediterranean, it can be found across various parts of Southwestern Europe. This includes its occurrence in the Baleares and Corse islands. Additionally, its range extends to the mainland territories of France and Portugal.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
Activities
Silene nocturna has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Silene nocturna has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include opportunistic infections.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| opportunistic infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |