Silene longicilia is a species of flowering plant of the family Caryophyllaceae. It is endemic to Portugal.
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Caryophyllaceae |
| Genus: | Silene |
| Species: | S. longicilia
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| Binomial name | |
| Silene longicilia (Brot.) Otth
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Distribution and habitat
editThe 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
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ "Species Details : Silene longicilia (Brot.) Otth". Catalogue of Life. Retrieved 5 December 2020.
- ^ a b "Silene longicilia". Institute for Nature Conservation and Forests. Retrieved 5 December 2020.