Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
multiaffinis
ID:
644565

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pau

Source:
cmp

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
in Bol. Real Soc. Esp. Hist. Nat. 21: 142. 1921.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000643897



Common Names

  • Multiaffinis Pink
  • Multiaffinis Carnation
  • Multiaffinis Sweet William


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Description

Dianthus multiaffinis (also called Many-Affined 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 multiaffinis 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 Dianthus multiaffinis flower is a pale pink color with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dianthus multiaffinis 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 multiaffinis

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

Dianthus multiaffinis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dianthus multiaffinis?

Dianthus multiaffinis

What is the common name of Dianthus multiaffinis?

Many-flowered Pink

What is the natural habitat of Dianthus multiaffinis?

Grassy places

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,