Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
siculus
ID:
644920

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Presl

Source:
cmp

Year:
1822

Citation Micro:
Delic. Prag.: 59. 1822.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000644252



Common Names

  • Dianthus siculus
  • Sicilian Pink
  • Sicilian Carnation


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Synonyms

  • Dianthus kremeri Boiss. & Reut. [unknown]
  • Dianthus mauritii Sennen [unknown]
  • Dianthus siculus lanceolatus Pau [unknown]
  • Dianthus sylvestris siculus (C.Presl) Tutin [unknown]
  • Dianthus caryophyllus siculus (C.Presl) Arcang. [unknown]
  • Dianthus caryophyllus siculus (C.Presl) Fiori [unknown]
  • Dianthus caryophyllus transiens Maire [unknown]
  • Dianthus caryophyllus lanceolatus (Pau) Maire [unknown]
  • Dianthus caryophyllus puberulus Faure & Maire [unknown]
  • Dianthus kremeri trichodontus Faure & Maire [unknown]
  • Dianthus caryophyllus transiens (Maire) Maire [unknown]

Description

Dianthus siculus (also called Sicilian Pink, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the carnation family. It is native to Central Asia, from Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan to western China. It grows in rocky places, on slopes and in meadows, at elevations of 1,500–3,500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Dianthus siculus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in rock gardens and as a ground cover. The plant is drought tolerant and can tolerate poor soil conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Dianthus siculus flower is a small, pink, five-petaled bloom with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dianthus siculus is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or autumn and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Dianthus siculus

Dianthus siculus can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Dianthus siculus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dianthus siculus?

Dianthus siculus

What is the common name of Dianthus siculus?

Sicilian Pink

Where is Dianthus siculus native to?

Mediterranean region

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,