Silene longicilia
# Silene longicilia

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

## Distribution and habitat

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. It is commonly found in rock crevices from sea-level up to 650 metres (2,130 ft) in altitude.

