Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
ponsi
ID:
644716

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rouy & Foucaud

Source:
cmp

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Fl. France 3: 184. 1896.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000644048



Common Names

  • Dianthus Ponsi
  • Ponsi Pink
  • Ponsi Carnation


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Description

Dianthus ponsi (also called Pons' 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 ponsi 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 ponsi 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 ponsi 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 ponsi

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

Dianthus ponsi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dianthus ponsi?

Dianthus ponsi

What is the common name of Dianthus ponsi?

Ponsi Carnation

What is the natural habitat of Dianthus ponsi?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2764730: Based on the initial data import
Georges Rouy (1851-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rouy' in the authors string.
Julien Foucaud (1847-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Foucaud' in the authors string.