Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
callizonoides
ID:
1580431

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sünd.

Source:

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
in Allg. Bot. Z. Syst. 12: 91. 1906.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000042372



Common Names

  • Callizonoides Pink
  • Dianthus Callizonoides
  • Callizonoides Dianthus


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Description

Dianthus callizonoides (also called Callizonoides Pink, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen perennial native to the Mediterranean region. It is a low-growing, herbaceous, and self-supporting plant that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is found in rocky habitats, on cliffs, and in grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Dianthus callizonoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dianthus callizonoides is a small, pink, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a round, heart-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dianthus callizonoides is a fast-growing evergreen perennial that can reach up to 0.5 m in height. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Dianthus callizonoides

Dianthus callizonoides can be found in the Anatolian region of Turkey.

Dianthus callizonoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dianthus callizonoides?

Dianthus callizonoides

What is the common name of Dianthus callizonoides?

Callizonoides Pink

What is the natural habitat of Dianthus callizonoides?

It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands

Species in the Dianthus genus

Dianthus sachalinensis, Dianthus stepanovae, Dianthus woroschilovii, Dianthus aytachii, Dianthus edetanus, Dianthus javorkae, Dianthus nanshanicus, Dianthus acantholimonoides, Dianthus acicularis, Dianthus afghanicus, Dianthus agrostolepis, Dianthus akdaghensis, Dianthus albens, Dianthus algetanus, Dianthus alpinus, Dianthus anatolicus, Dianthus ancyrensis, Dianthus andronakii, Dianthus androsaceus, Dianthus angolensis, Dianthus angrenicus, Dianthus angulatus, Dianthus anticarius, Dianthus arenarius, Dianthus armeria, Dianthus arpadianus, Dianthus arrosti, Dianthus artignanii, Dianthus atlanticus, Dianthus austroiranicus, Dianthus awaricus, Dianthus aydogdui, Dianthus balansae, Dianthus barbatus, Dianthus basianicus, Dianthus basuticus, Dianthus benearnensis, Dianthus bessarabicus, Dianthus bicolor, Dianthus biflorus, Dianthus bolusii, Dianthus borbasii, Dianthus brachycalyx, Dianthus brevicaulis, Dianthus brevipetalus, Dianthus broteroi, Dianthus brutius, Dianthus burchellii, Dianthus busambrae, Dianthus cachemiricus,

Species in the Caryophyllaceae family

Acanthophyllum acerosum, Acanthophyllum aculeatum, Acanthophyllum adenophorum, Acanthophyllum albidum, Acanthophyllum andarabicum, Acanthophyllum andersenii, Acanthophyllum anisocladum, Acanthophyllum bilobum, Acanthophyllum bracteatum, Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum, Acanthophyllum caespitosum, Acanthophyllum coloratum, Acanthophyllum crassifolium, Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium, Acanthophyllum diezianum, Acanthophyllum elatius, Acanthophyllum fissicalyx, Acanthophyllum glandulosum, Acanthophyllum gracile, Acanthophyllum grandiflorum, Acanthophyllum kabulicum, Acanthophyllum kandaharicum, Acanthophyllum knorringianum, Acanthophyllum korolkowii, Acanthophyllum korshinskyi, Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii, Acanthophyllum lamondiae, Acanthophyllum laxiflorum, Acanthophyllum laxiusculum, Acanthophyllum lilacinum, Acanthophyllum longicalyx, Acanthophyllum macrodon, Acanthophyllum maimanense, Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum, Acanthophyllum mucronatum, Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum, Acanthophyllum pachycephalum, Acanthophyllum pachystegium, Acanthophyllum pleiostegium, Acanthophyllum popovii, Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum, Acanthophyllum pulchrum, Acanthophyllum pungens, Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum, Acanthophyllum recurvum, Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum, Acanthophyllum scapiflorum, Acanthophyllum schugnanicum, Acanthophyllum sordidum, Acanthophyllum speciosum,

References

IPNI record: 153177-1: Originally associated with wfo-0000643221
The Plant List version 1.0, record: kew-2763949: Originally associated with wfo-0000643221
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2763949: Originally associated with wfo-0000643221
Franz Sündermann (1864-1946): Originally associated with wfo-0000643221