Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
sylvestris
ID:
645026

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wulfen

Source:
cmp

Year:
1786

Citation Micro:
in Collectanea 1: 237. 1786.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000644358



Common Names

  • Dianthus sylvestris
  • Sylvestris Pink
  • Sylvestris Carnation


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Synonyms

  • Silene silvestris (Wulfen) E.H.L.Krause [illegitimate]
  • Dianthus aggericolus Jord. [unknown]
  • Dianthus brevicalyx Beck [unknown]
  • Dianthus caryophylloides Schult. [unknown]
  • Dianthus consimilis Jord. [unknown]
  • Dianthus frigidus Zucc. [unknown]
  • Dianthus guyetanii Jord. [unknown]
  • Dianthus inodorus (L.) Gaertn. [unknown]
  • Dianthus juratensis Jord. [unknown]
  • Dianthus orophilus Jord. [unknown]
  • Dianthus papillosus Vis. & Pančić [unknown]
  • Dianthus reuteri Jord. [unknown]
  • Dianthus rupestris L.f. [unknown]
  • Dianthus saxicola Jord. [unknown]
  • Dianthus sylvestris albiflorus Micevski [unknown]
  • Dianthus sylvestris alpestris Micevski [unknown]
  • Dianthus wulfenii F.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Dianthus caryophyllus inodorus L. [unknown]
  • Dianthus sylvestris imbricatus Gaudin [unknown]
  • Dianthus sylvestris humilior W.D.J.Koch [unknown]
  • Dianthus sylvestris uniflorus Gaudin [unknown]
  • Dianthus sylvestris papillosus (Vis. & Pančić) Beck [unknown]
  • Dianthus caryophyllus sylvestris (Wulfen) Rouy & Foucaud [unknown]
  • Dianthus aggericola Jord. [unknown]
  • Dianthus sylvestris subacaulis W.D.J.Koch [unknown]

Description

Dianthus sylvestris (also called Wild 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 sylvestris 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 sylvestris sub. aristidis (Batt.) Greuter & Burdet
Dianthus sylvestris sub. bertisceus Rech.f.
Dianthus sylvestris sub. longibracteatus (Maire) Greuter & Burdet
Dianthus sylvestris sub. kozjakensis Micevski
Dianthus sylvestris sub. longicaulis (Ten.) Greuter & Burdet
Dianthus sylvestris sub. nodosus (Tausch) Hayek
Dianthus sylvestris sub. tergestinus (Rchb.) Hayek
Dianthus sylvestris sub. sylvestris
Dianthus sylvestris sub. alboroseus F.K.Mey.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dianthus sylvestris 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 sylvestris 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 sylvestris

Dianthus sylvestris can be found in Europe.

Dianthus sylvestris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dianthus sylvestris?

Dianthus sylvestris

What is the common name of Dianthus sylvestris?

Woodland Pink

What is the natural habitat of Dianthus sylvestris?

Woodlands, 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,