Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
furcatus
ID:
644195

Status:
valid

Authors:
Balb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1804

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Sci. Turin, Sci. Phys. 10-11: 13. 1804.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000643527



Common Names

  • Forked Pink
  • Forked Carnation
  • Forked Sweet William


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Synonyms

  • Dianthus alpester Balb. [unknown]
  • Dianthus pungens Gren. & Godr. [unknown]
  • Dianthus carthusianorum alpester (Balb.) Pers. [unknown]

Description

Dianthus furcatus (also called Forked Pink, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a woody stem. It is native to Central and Eastern Europe and is found in dry, grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dianthus furcatus 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 furcatus sub. dissimilis (Burnat) Pignatti
Dianthus furcatus sub. lereschii (Burnat) Pignatti
Dianthus furcatus sub. gyspergerae (Rouy) Briq.
Dianthus furcatus sub. furcatus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Dianthus furcatus 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 furcatus 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 furcatus

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

Dianthus furcatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dianthus furcatus?

Dianthus furcatus

What is the common name of Dianthus furcatus?

Forked Pink

What is the natural habitat of Dianthus furcatus?

Grassy places

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,