Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
crinitus
ID:
644066

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1794

Citation Micro:
in Trans. Linn. Soc. London 2: 300. 1794.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000643398



Common Names

  • Crinitus Pink
  • Crinitus Carnation
  • Crinitus Sweet William


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Synonyms

  • Dianthus amoenus Pomel [unknown]
  • Dianthus crinitus argaeus Aytaç & H.Duman [valid]
  • Dianthus fimbriatus Hohen. [unknown]
  • Dianthus ibericus Steven ex Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Dianthus crinitus flaviflorus Emb. [unknown]
  • Dianthus crinitus amoenus (Pomel) Maire [unknown]

Description

Dianthus crinitus (also called Woolly Pink, among many other common names) is a small perennial plant with linear to lanceolate leaves and white to pink flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dianthus crinitus is an ornamental plant, often used in flower beds and borders. It is also used as a cut flower, with its fragrant blooms often used in floral arrangements. It is also known for its medicinal properties, such as its ability to treat skin ailments and digestive issues.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dianthus crinitus sub. baldzhuanicus (Lincz.) Rech.f.
Dianthus crinitus sub. nuristanicus (Gilli) Rech.f.
Dianthus crinitus sub. soongoricus (Schischk.) Kozhevn.
Dianthus crinitus sub. tetralepis (Nevski) Rech.f.
Dianthus crinitus sub. turcomanicus (Schischk.) Rech.f.
Dianthus crinitus sub. crinitus
Dianthus crinitus sub. kermanensis Rech.f.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Dianthus crinitus has white to pink flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dianthus crinitus is a hardy perennial that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division in early spring or by seed in late winter. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Dianthus crinitus

Dianthus crinitus is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of France, Spain, and Italy.

Dianthus crinitus FAQ

What type of plant is Dianthus crinitus?

Dianthus crinitus is a flowering perennial plant.

What is the scientific name for Dianthus crinitus?

The scientific name for Dianthus crinitus is Dianthus crinitus.

What is the bloom time for Dianthus crinitus?

The bloom time for Dianthus crinitus is late spring to early summer.

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,