Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
karami
ID:
644399

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss.) Mouterde

Source:
cmp

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
in Bull. Soc. Bot. France 104: 511. 1958.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000643731



Common Names

  • Dianthus Karami
  • Karami Pink
  • Mountain Pink


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Synonyms

  • Dianthus hypoleucus karami Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Dianthus karami (also called Karami's Pink, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus mountains. It has linear, grey-green leaves and pink flowers with a white centre. It grows in rocky, grassy slopes and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Dianthus karami is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers are often used in floral arrangements. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as its flowers are believed to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dianthus karami are white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dianthus karami is a low-growing, semi-evergreen perennial that grows in clumps. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil. Propagation is by division in spring or autumn, or by seed sown in spring.

Where to Find Dianthus karami

Dianthus karami can be found in the mountains of Turkey.

Dianthus karami FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dianthus karami?

Dianthus karami

What family does Dianthus karami belong to?

Caryophyllaceae

What is the common name of Dianthus karami?

Karami's Pink

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,