Status:
valid
Authors:
Andrz.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1860
Citation Micro:
Ischisl. Rast. Podolsk. Gub. 1: 18. 1860.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000643670
Common Names
- Dianthus Hypanicus
- Hypanicus Pink
- Alpine Pink
Description
Dianthus hypanicus (also called Hypanicus 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 15 cm tall and wide, with grey-green leaves and fragrant pink flowers in summer.
Uses & Benefits
Dianthus hypanicus 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dianthus hypanicus is a small, fragrant, pink bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dianthus hypanicus is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It is also tolerant of drought and heat.
Where to Find Dianthus hypanicus
Dianthus hypanicus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky areas and grasslands.
Dianthus hypanicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dianthus hypanicus?
Dianthus hypanicus
What is the common name of Dianthus hypanicus?
Hypanis Pink
What is the natural habitat of Dianthus hypanicus?
Grassy slopes and rocky outcrops
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,