Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
goekayi
ID:
749862

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kaynak, Yılmaz & Daşkın

Source:
ksu

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
in Ann. Bot. Fenn. 48: 74. 2011.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749195



Common Names

  • Dianthus goekayi
  • Goekay's Dianthus
  • Goekayi's Dianthus


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Description

Dianthus goekayi (also called 'Goekay's Dianthus', among many other common names) is an evergreen herb native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It typically grows to a height of 0.5-1 m and has linear-lanceolate leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Dianthus goekayi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dianthus goekayi has bright pink flowers with yellow centers that are held in clusters of up to five. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dianthus goekayi is a fast-growing shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and placed in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, Dianthus goekayi requires minimal maintenance and can tolerate dry conditions.

Where to Find Dianthus goekayi

Dianthus goekayi can be found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Dianthus goekayi FAQ

What type of plant is Dianthus goekayi?

Dianthus goekayi is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae.

Where is Dianthus goekayi found?

Dianthus goekayi is found in Turkey.

What is the natural habitat of Dianthus goekayi?

The natural habitat of Dianthus goekayi is rocky 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2903725: Based on the initial data import
Gönöl Kaynak: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kaynak' in the authors string.
Ruziye Daşkın: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Daşkın' in the authors string.
Özer Yılmaz (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yılmaz' in the authors string.