Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
glacialis
ID:
644242

Status:
valid

Authors:
Haenke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1788

Citation Micro:
in Collectanea 2: 84. 1788.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000643574



Common Names

  • Dianthus glacialis
  • Glacialis Dianthus
  • Glacial Pink


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Synonyms

  • Dianthus glacialis reducta Fornac. [unknown]
  • Dianthus alpinus glacialis (Haenke) Regel [illegitimate]
  • Dianthus alpinus subacaulis Roth [unknown]
  • Dianthus glacialis acaulis Ser. [unknown]
  • Dianthus glacialis latifolius Ser. [unknown]

Description

Dianthus glacialis (also called Alpine Pink, among many other common names) is a species of Dianthus native to the Alps and other mountainous regions of Europe. It is an evergreen perennial growing to 10 cm tall and wide, with grey-green leaves and fragrant pink flowers in summer.

Uses & Benefits

Dianthus glacialis is a popular ornamental plant, grown for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is often used in rock gardens, borders, and as a cut flower. The flowers are edible and can be used to decorate salads and desserts.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dianthus glacialis sub. gelidus (Schott, Nyman & Kotschy) Tutin
Dianthus glacialis sub. glacialis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dianthus glacialis 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 glacialis 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 glacialis

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

Dianthus glacialis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dianthus glacialis?

Dianthus glacialis

What is the common name of Dianthus glacialis?

Glacier Pink

What is the natural habitat of Dianthus glacialis?

Alpine meadows and rocky slopes

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,