Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
namaensis
ID:
644589

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schinz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
in Bull. Herb. Boiss. 5(App. 3): 84. 1897.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000643921



Common Names

  • Namaensis Pink
  • Namaensis Carnation
  • Namaensis Sweet William


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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Dianthus namaensis 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dianthus namaensis var. junceus (Burtt Davy) S.S.Hooper
Dianthus namaensis var. namaensis
Dianthus namaensis var. dinteri (Schinz) S.S.Hooper

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Dianthus namaensis flower is a light 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 namaensis 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 namaensis

Dianthus namaensis can be found in the Middle East, particularly in Iran, Iraq, and Syria.

Dianthus namaensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dianthus namaensis?

Dianthus namaensis

What type of plant is Dianthus namaensis?

It is a flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae

What is the natural habitat of Dianthus namaensis?

It is native to Namibia

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,