Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
erinaceus
ID:
644142

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. ser. 1 1: 21. 1843.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000643474



Common Names

  • Hedgehog Pink
  • Hedgehog Carnation
  • Hedgehog Sweet William


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Synonyms

  • Dianthus webbianus Parl. ex Vis. [valid]

Description

Dianthus erinaceus (also called 'Hedgehog-Carnation', 'Hedgehog-Carnation' and 'Hedgehog-Carnation' among many other common names) is a perennial plant that is native to South Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and small pink flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Dianthus erinaceus 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 Dianthus erinaceus flower is a small, pink, five-petaled bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dianthus erinaceus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers and should be watered regularly. It should be fertilized in spring and summer.

Where to Find Dianthus erinaceus

Dianthus erinaceus can be found in Europe, North Africa and western Asia.

Dianthus erinaceus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dianthus erinaceus?

Dianthus erinaceus

What is the common name of Dianthus erinaceus?

Hedgehog pink

What is the natural habitat of Dianthus erinaceus?

Grassy slopes and meadows in the Mediterranean

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,