Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
microlepis
ID:
644528

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. ser. 1 1: 22. 1843.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000643860



Common Names

  • Dianthus Microlepis
  • Microlepis Pink
  • Microlepis Carnation


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Description

Dianthus microlepis (also called Small-Scaled Pink, among many other common names) is a small perennial plant with grey-green foliage and bright pink flowers. It is native to Europe and grows in sunny, well-drained areas.

Uses & Benefits

Dianthus microlepis is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. Its fragrant flowers are often used in dried flower arrangements and as a cut flower. The plant is also used in potpourri and herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dianthus microlepis is pink and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dianthus microlepis is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division or cuttings taken in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from the side shoots and planted in a mixture of sand and peat moss.

Where to Find Dianthus microlepis

Dianthus microlepis can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.

Dianthus microlepis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dianthus microlepis?

Dianthus microlepis

What is the common name of Dianthus microlepis?

Small-scaled Pink

What is the natural habitat of Dianthus microlepis?

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,