Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
polymorphus
ID:
644711

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Bieb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1808

Citation Micro:
Fl. Taur.-Caucas. 1: 324. 1808.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000644043



Common Names

  • Dianthus Polymorphus
  • Polymorphus Pink
  • Polymorphus Carnation


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Synonyms

  • Dianthus atratus Beaupré ex Ser. [unknown]
  • Dianthus autumnalis Kit. [unknown]
  • Dianthus dichotomus Pall. [unknown]
  • Dianthus diutinus Kit. ex Schult. [unknown]
  • Dianthus glomeratus Pall. ex Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Dianthus intermedius Willd. ex Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Dianthus platyodon Klokov [unknown]
  • Dianthus ponticus Wahlenb. [unknown]
  • Dianthus sabuli Kit. [unknown]
  • Dianthus polymorphus platyodon Sanda [unknown]
  • Dianthus polymorphus diutinus (Kit.) Ser. [unknown]

Description

Dianthus polymorphus (also called Variable Pink, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with a rosette of linear, grey-green leaves and fragrant, deep pink flowers with a yellow eye. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows best in full sun and well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Dianthus polymorphus is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dianthus polymorphus has bright pink flowers with a white center. The flowers have five petals and a spicy scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of narrow, grey-green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dianthus polymorphus is a hardy perennial plant that can be grown in USDA zones 4-9. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division or cuttings. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Dianthus polymorphus

Dianthus polymorphus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Greece, Italy, and Spain.

Dianthus polymorphus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dianthus polymorphus?

Dianthus polymorphus

What is the common name of Dianthus polymorphus?

Many-shaped Carnation

What is the natural habitat of Dianthus polymorphus?

Grasslands and rocky slopes

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,