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Silene longicilia

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Silene longicilia
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Genus: Silene
Species:
S. longicilia
Binomial name
Silene longicilia
(Brot.) Otth
Synonyms[2][3]
  • Cucubalus longicilius Brot.
  • Silene cintrana Rothm.
  • Silene patuala Desf.
  • Silene longicilia subsp. longicilia (Brot.) Otth
  • Silene longicilia subsp. cintrana ((Brot.) Otth) Jeanmonod

Silene longicilia is a species of flowering plant of the family Caryophyllaceae. It is endemic to Portugal.

Distribution and habitat

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The species is endemic to west central Portugal and it ranges from Figueira da Foz and Coimbra in the north, to Sesimbra and a part of Alentejo in the south, and has its greatest extent in limestone soils at Serras de Aire e Candeeiros, Serra de Montejunto, Serra De Sintra and an isolated population in Serra da Arrábida.[1][3] It is commonly found in rock crevices from sea-level up to 650 metres (2,130 ft) in altitude.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Caldas, F.B. (2011). "Silene longicilia". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011: e.T162066A5545887. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-1.RLTS.T162066A5545887.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Species Details : Silene longicilia (Brot.) Otth". Catalogue of Life. Retrieved 5 December 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Silene longicilia". Institute for Nature Conservation and Forests. Retrieved 5 December 2020.