Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
giganteiformis
ID:
644226

Status:
valid

Authors:
Borbás

Source:
cmp

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
in Oesterr. Bot. Z. 41: 32. 1891.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000643558



Common Names

  • Dianthus giganteiformis
  • Giganteiformis Dianthus
  • Giant-like Dianthus


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Synonyms

  • Dianthus comanae (Prodán) Prodán [unknown]
  • Dianthus diutinus Rchb. [unknown]
  • Dianthus giganteiformis comanae Prodán [unknown]
  • Dianthus giganteiformis pontederae (A.Kern.) Soó [valid]
  • Dianthus pontederae A.Kern. [unknown]
  • Dianthus sabuletarum Heuff. [unknown]
  • Dianthus sabuletorum pontederae (A.Kern.) Holub [unknown]
  • Dianthus sabuletorum serpentini (Podp.) Holub [unknown]
  • Dianthus tenuifolius serpentini Podp. [unknown]
  • Dianthus urziceniensis Prodán [unknown]
  • Dianthus carthusianorum pontederae (A.Kern.) Hegi [unknown]

Description

Dianthus giganteiformis (also called Giant Pink, among many other common names) is a species of Dianthus native to the Mediterranean region, from Spain and Morocco east to Turkey and Syria. It is an evergreen perennial growing to 40 cm tall and wide, with grey-green leaves and fragrant pink flowers in summer.

Uses & Benefits

Dianthus giganteiformis 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 giganteiformis sub. kladovanus (Degen) Soó
Dianthus giganteiformis sub. giganteiformis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dianthus giganteiformis is pink in color and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dianthus giganteiformis 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 giganteiformis

Dianthus giganteiformis can be found in the western Mediterranean.

Dianthus giganteiformis FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Dianthus giganteiformis?

Dianthus giganteiformis prefers temperatures between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit.

What is the best soil for Dianthus giganteiformis?

Dianthus giganteiformis prefers a well-draining soil with plenty of organic matter.

How much light does Dianthus giganteiformis need?

Dianthus giganteiformis prefers bright, indirect light.

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,