Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
ferrugineus
ID:
644163

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mill.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1768

Citation Micro:
Gard. Dict.: 9. 1768.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000643495



Common Names

  • Rusty Pink
  • Rusty Carnation
  • Rusty Sweet William


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Synonyms

  • Dianthus albaceteanus Huter [unknown]
  • Dianthus balbisii Ser. [valid]
  • Dianthus glaucophyllus Hornem. ex Ser. [unknown]
  • Dianthus ligusticus Willd. ex Nyman [unknown]
  • Dianthus propinquus Schur [unknown]
  • Dianthus rosulatus Borbás ex Nyman [unknown]
  • Dianthus balbisii paniculatus Ser. [unknown]
  • Dianthus carthusianorum balbiosii (Ser.) Tanfani [unknown]

Description

Dianthus ferrugineus (also called 'Rusty-Carnation', 'Rusty-Carnation' and 'Rusty-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 grows best in full sun and well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Dianthus ferrugineus 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dianthus ferrugineus sub. liburnicus (Bartl.) Tutin
Dianthus ferrugineus sub. ferrugineus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Dianthus ferrugineus 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 ferrugineus can be propagated by division, cuttings, and seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils and is drought tolerant. It is best grown in a neutral to alkaline soil. It can be divided in spring or autumn. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer. Seeds should be sown in spring.

Where to Find Dianthus ferrugineus

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

Dianthus ferrugineus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dianthus ferrugineus?

Dianthus ferrugineus

What type of plant is Dianthus ferrugineus?

A perennial

What is the natural habitat of Dianthus ferrugineus?

Grassy hillsides and meadows

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,