Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1771
Citation Micro:
Mant. Pl. 2: 240. 1771.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000644097
Common Names
- Dianthus Pungens
- Pungens Pink
- Pungens Carnation
Synonyms
- Dianthus insignitus Timb.-Lagr. [unknown]
- Dianthus purpureus Poir. [unknown]
- Dianthus serratus Lapeyr. [unknown]
- Dianthus asper serratus (Lapeyr.) Ser. [unknown]
Description
Dianthus pungens (also called Prickly Pink, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a woody stem. It is native to Central and Eastern Europe and is found in dry, grassy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Dianthus pungens 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 pungens sub. brachyanthus (Boiss.) B.Fern.Casas, G.López & M.Laínz
Dianthus pungens sub. hispanicus (Asso) O.Bolòs & Vigo
Dianthus pungens sub. ruscinonensis (Boiss.) M.Bernal, Laínz & Muñoz Garm.
Dianthus pungens sub. pungens
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dianthus pungens has single, white, pink or red flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dianthus pungens 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 pungens
Dianthus pungens is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Greece, Italy, and Spain.
Dianthus pungens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dianthus pungens?
Dianthus pungens
What is the common name of Dianthus pungens?
Prickly Pink
What is the natural habitat of Dianthus pungens?
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,