Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
ichnusae
ID:
747051

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bacch., Brullo, Casti & Giusso

Source:
cmp

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
in Nordic J. Bot. 28: 146. 2010.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746384



Common Names

  • Ichnusae Dianthus
  • Ichnusae Dianthus Tree
  • Ichnusae Dianthuswood


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Description

Dianthus ichnusae (also called False Flax, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a short stem, with leaves that are linear-lanceolate and have a serrated margin. It grows in dry grasslands, scrublands and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dianthus ichnusae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat colds, coughs, and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dianthus ichnusae sub. toddei Bacch., Brullo, Casti & Giusso
Dianthus ichnusae sub. ichnusae

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dianthus ichnusae has small, white flowers with yellow centers and five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings have long, slender stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dianthus ichnusae is a small evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or layering. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and should be planted in the spring. It can also be propagated by seed, but the seedlings will not flower until the fourth year.

Where to Find Dianthus ichnusae

Dianthus ichnusae is found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Dianthus ichnusae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dianthus ichnusae?

Dianthus ichnusae

What is the common name of Dianthus ichnusae?

Ichnusa pink

What is the natural habitat of Dianthus ichnusae?

It is found in rocky areas of the Mediterranean region

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-2899657: Based on the initial data import
Salvatore Brullo (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brullo' in the authors string.
Gianpietro Giusso (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Giusso' in the authors string.
Gianluigi Bacchetta (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bacch.' in the authors string.
M. Casti: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Casti' in the authors string.