Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
lusitanus
ID:
644482

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brot.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Fl. Lusit. 2: 177. 1805.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000643814



Common Names

  • Dianthus Lusitanus
  • Lusitanus Pink
  • Lusitanus Carnation


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Synonyms

  • Dianthus bolivaris Sennen [unknown]
  • Dianthus lusitanus imberbis Maire [unknown]

Description

Dianthus lusitanus (also called Portuguese Pink, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. It is native to the Caucasus and Turkey. It grows in rocky places, grasslands, and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Dianthus lusitanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in dried flower arrangements.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dianthus lusitanus sub. sidi-tualii (Font Quer) Dobignard
Dianthus lusitanus sub. lusitanus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dianthus lusitanus is a single, white bloom with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and spindly with thin stems and light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dianthus lusitanus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions. We have found it best to pot up the smaller divisions and grow them on in light shade in a cold frame until they are well established before planting them out in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Dianthus lusitanus

Dianthus lusitanus can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Portugal and Spain.

Dianthus lusitanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dianthus lusitanus?

Dianthus lusitanus

What is the common name of Dianthus lusitanus?

Lusitanian Pink

What is the natural habitat of Dianthus lusitanus?

Open grasslands, rocky slopes, and dry meadows

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,