Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
caucaseus
ID:
643960

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sims

Source:
cmp

Year:
1804

Citation Micro:
in Bot. Mag. 21: t. 795. 1804.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000643292



Common Names

  • Caucasian Pink
  • Caucasian Carnation
  • Caucasian Sweet William


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Description

Dianthus caucaseus (also called 'Caucasian Pink', among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with small, fragrant, pink flowers and narrow, dark green leaves. It is native to the Caucasus region, and is found in rocky, grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dianthus caucaseus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dianthus caucaseus are pink or white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dianthus caucaseus is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring and can be started indoors or outdoors.

Where to Find Dianthus caucaseus

Dianthus caucaseus can be found in the Caucasus Mountains of Georgia and Russia.

Dianthus caucaseus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dianthus caucaseus?

Dianthus caucaseus

What is the common name of Dianthus caucaseus?

Caucasian pink

What is the natural habitat of Dianthus caucaseus?

Dry meadows and rocky slopes in the Caucasus Mountains

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,

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