Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Assadi
                
                
                    
Source:
cmp
                
                
                    
Year:
1985
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
in Iranian J. Bot. 3: 38. 1985.
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000644160
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Dianthus rudbaricus
 - Rudbaricus's Dianthus
 - Rudbaricus Dianthus
                         
                     
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Dianthus rudbaricus (also called Rudbar Pink, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with a short stem and small, narrow leaves. It is native to Central Asia, and is commonly found in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Dianthus rudbaricus is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in dried flower arrangements, as its flowers retain their color and shape when dried. The plant is also known for its pleasant scent, which is often used in perfumes and potpourris.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Dianthus rudbaricus 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 rudbaricus 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 rudbaricus
                        
                            Dianthus rudbaricus can be found in the Middle East, particularly in Iran, Iraq, and Syria.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Dianthus rudbaricus FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Dianthus rudbaricus?
Dianthus rudbaricus
What is the common name of Dianthus rudbaricus?
Rudbar dianthus
What is the natural habitat of Dianthus rudbaricus?
Dianthus rudbaricus is native to Afghanistan and is found in rocky, grassy, and sandy habitats.
                          
                     
                
                                    
                        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,