Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
superbus
ID:
645006

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1759

Citation Micro:
Amoen. Acad. 4: 272. 1759.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000644338



Common Names

  • Dianthus superbus
  • Superbus Pink
  • Superbus Carnation


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Synonyms

  • Plumaria superba (L.) Opiz [invalid]
  • Plumaria revoluta (Tausch) Opiz [invalid]
  • Silene superba (L.) E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Caryophyllus superbus (L.) Moench [unknown]
  • Cylichnanthus fimbriatus (Lam.) Dulac [unknown]
  • Dianthus contortus Sm. [unknown]
  • Dianthus fimbriatus Lam. [unknown]
  • Dianthus multifidus Gilib. [unknown]
  • Dianthus plumarius Gunnerus ex Spreng. [unknown]
  • Dianthus revolutus Tausch [unknown]
  • Dianthus schizopetalus Wallr. [unknown]
  • Dianthus superbus leucanthus T.Shimizu [unknown]
  • Dianthus superbus norvegicus M.Kuzmina [unknown]
  • Dianthus szechuensis F.N.Williams [unknown]
  • Dianthus wimmeri Wich. [unknown]
  • Dianthus superbus albiflorus Iljinski [unknown]
  • Dianthus superbus superbus [unknown]
  • Dianthus superbus albiflorus Honda [illegitimate]
  • Dianthus superbus albiflorus Tatew. [illegitimate]
  • Dianthus superbus albus Popov [unknown]
  • Dianthus superbus silvestris Čelak. [unknown]
  • Dianthus superbus subobtusus Regel & Herder [unknown]
  • Dianthus superbus rubicundus Ser. [unknown]

Description

Dianthus superbus (also called Superb 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 superbus is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a cut flower and for dried flower arrangements. The plant has a sweet scent and is attractive to bees and butterflies.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dianthus superbus sub. alpestris Kablík. ex Čelak.
Dianthus superbus sub. stenocalyx (Trautv. ex Juz.) Kleopow
Dianthus superbus sub. superbus
Dianthus superbus var. amoena Nakai
Dianthus superbus sub. autumnalis Oberd.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dianthus superbus 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 superbus 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 superbus

Dianthus superbus can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Dianthus superbus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dianthus superbus?

Dianthus superbus

What is the common name of Dianthus superbus?

Superb dianthus

What is the natural habitat of Dianthus superbus?

Dianthus superbus 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,

References