Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
szowitisianus
ID:
645045

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 1: 503. 1867.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000644377



Common Names

  • Dianthus szowitisianus
  • Szowitisianus Pink
  • Szowitisianus Carnation


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Synonyms

  • Dianthus pallens oxylepis Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Dianthus szowitisianus (also called 'Szowitsian Pink' and 'Szowitsian Carnation', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to the Alps and other mountainous regions of Europe. It grows in rocky, alpine habitats and has small, pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Dianthus szowitisianus 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dianthus szowitisianus 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 szowitisianus 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 szowitisianus

Dianthus szowitisianus can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Dianthus szowitisianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dianthus szowitisianus?

Dianthus szowitisianus

What is the common name of Dianthus szowitisianus?

Szowitsian Pink

What is the natural habitat of Dianthus szowitisianus?

Grassy slopes and rocky outcrops

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,

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