Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
tarentinus
ID:
645054

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lacaita

Source:
cmp

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
in Nuovo Giorn. Bot. Ital. n.s., 18: 511. 1911.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000644386



Common Names

  • Dianthus tarentinus
  • Tarentinus Pink
  • Tarentinus Carnation


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Synonyms

  • Dianthus caryophyllus garganicus (Ten.) Grande [unknown]
  • Dianthus garganicus (Ten.) Brullo [unknown]
  • Dianthus sylvestris garganicus (Ten.) Pignatti [unknown]
  • Dianthus sylvestris garganicus Ten. [unknown]
  • Dianthus caryophyllus garganicus (Ten.) Fiori [unknown]

Description

Dianthus tarentinus (also called Sweet William, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with bright pink flowers and grey-green foliage. It is native to the Mediterranean region and prefers well-drained, sandy soils in full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Dianthus tarentinus 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

Dianthus tarentinus has small, pink flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black and are contained in a capsule. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dianthus tarentinus 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 tarentinus

Dianthus tarentinus can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Dianthus tarentinus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dianthus tarentinus?

Dianthus tarentinus

What is the common name of Dianthus tarentinus?

Tarentine Pink

What is the natural habitat of Dianthus tarentinus?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2765042: Based on the initial data import
Adriano Fiori (1865-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fiori' in the authors string.
Charles Carmichael Lacaita (1853-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lacaita' in the authors string.
Augusto Béguinot (1875-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bég.' in the authors string.