Silene vulgaris
Bladder campion
Silene vulgaris, commonly known as Bladder Campion, is a resilient perennial herb distinguished by its inflated, bladder-like calyx. Found in diverse habitats across the Northern Hemisphere, this plant holds historical significance in traditional medicine for its potential anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties, though it remains primarily valued in botanical studies.
- Scientific name: Silene vulgaris
- Family: Caryophyllaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Silene vulgaris, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Caryophyllales. Finally, it is a member of the family Caryophyllaceae and falls under 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, Silene vulgaris, is known by various common names depending on the language and region. In Arabic, it is referred to as سيلينة شائعة, while in Catalan, it is called Colitx. Its names also vary across Northern and Central Europe, appearing as Blæresmælde in Danish, Taubenkropf-Leimkraut in German, and harilik põisrohi in Estonian.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | سيلينة شائعة | Wikidata |
| ca | Colitx | Wikidata |
| da | Blæresmælde | Wikidata |
| de | Taubenkropf-Leimkraut | Wikidata |
| et | harilik põisrohi | Wikidata |
| fi | nurmikohokki | Wikidata |
| fr | Silène enflé | Wikidata |
| ja | シラタマソウ | Wikidata |
| nl | blaassilene | Wikidata |
| nn | Engsmelle | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several key regions of Northern Europe. In the British Isles, its presence is documented in both Great Britain and Ireland. Moving further north, the species can be found growing within the borders of Denmark. It also inhabits the expansive landscapes of Norway. Finally, the geographical reach of this medicinal plant extends into the territory of Finland.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Silene vulgaris, is a perennial herb characterized by its delicate, bladder-like calyx and small white flowers, which are best studied when observing the intact plant in its natural growth habit. In biotechnological research and tissue culture studies, scientists often utilize various parts of the species to induce the formation of a callus. This unorganized mass of undifferentiated cells serves as a crucial starting point for micropropagation and the production of secondary metabolites, allowing researchers to study the plant's medicinal properties at a cellular level.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| intact plant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| callus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Silene vulgaris has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include P2, P3.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| P2 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| P3 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Silene vulgaris has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include liver diseases.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| liver diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |