Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
strictus
ID:
644969

Status:
valid

Authors:
Banks & Sol.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1794

Citation Micro:
Nat. Hist. Aleppo ed. 2, 2: 252. 1794.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000644301



Common Names

  • Dianthus strictus
  • Strict Pink
  • Strict Carnation


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Description

Dianthus strictus (also called Upright 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 strictus 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dianthus strictus var. axilliflorus (Fenzl) Reeve
Dianthus strictus var. gracilior (Boiss.) Reeve
Dianthus strictus sub. multipunctatus (Ser.) Mouterde ex Greuter & Burdet
Dianthus strictus var. subenervis (Boiss.) Reeve
Dianthus strictus sub. troodi (Post) B.F.Osoriol & Seraphim ex Greuter & Burdet
Dianthus strictus sub. velutinus (Boiss.) Mouterde ex Greuter & Burdet
Dianthus strictus sub. strictus
Dianthus strictus sub. sublaevis D.F.Chamb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dianthus strictus is pink and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dianthus strictus is an evergreen perennial that grows in clumps of grass-like foliage. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagate by division in spring or autumn. Sow seed in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Dianthus strictus

Dianthus strictus can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Dianthus strictus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dianthus strictus?

Dianthus strictus

What is the common name of Dianthus strictus?

Strict Pink

Where is Dianthus strictus native to?

Europe, North Africa and western Asia

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-2764963: Based on the initial data import
Daniel Solander (1733-1782): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sol.' in the authors string.
Joseph Banks (1743-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Banks' in the authors string.