Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
thunbergii
ID:
645073

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.S.Hooper

Source:
cmp

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
in Hookers Icon. Pl. 37: 38. 1959.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000644405



Common Names

  • Dianthus thunbergii
  • Thunbergii Pink
  • Thunbergii Carnation


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Synonyms

  • Dianthus hirtus Vill. [unknown]
  • Dianthus prostratus Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
  • Dianthus ramentaceus Fenzl ex Sond. [unknown]
  • Dianthus scaber Chaix [valid]
  • Dianthus scaber Thunb. [unknown]

Description

Dianthus thunbergii (also called Thunberg's Pink, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with pink flowers and grey-green foliage. It is native to Japan and prefers well-drained, sandy soils in full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Dianthus thunbergii 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 thunbergii for. maritimus S.S.Hooper
Dianthus thunbergii for. thunbergii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dianthus thunbergii 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 thunbergii is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Japan. 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 thunbergii

Dianthus thunbergii can be found in Japan.

Dianthus thunbergii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dianthus thunbergii?

Dianthus thunbergii

What is the common name of Dianthus thunbergii?

Thunberg's Pink

What is the natural habitat of Dianthus thunbergii?

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,