Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
virgatus
ID:
645130

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pasq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
in Ann. Accad. Aspir. Naturalisti III, 1: 28. 1861.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000644462



Common Names

  • Dianthus Virgatus
  • Virgatus Pink
  • Virgatus Carnation


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Synonyms

  • Dianthus caryophyllus virgatus (Pasq.) Arcang. [unknown]

Description

Dianthus virgatus (also called Maiden pink, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It grows up to 40 cm tall and has white, pink or purple flowers with a yellow center. It prefers dry, sunny locations and can be found in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Dianthus virgatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used in aromatherapy, as its scent is believed to have calming and soothing effects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dianthus virgatus has white or pink flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dianthus virgatus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be planted in early spring and can be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer. Deadheading is recommended to promote flowering.

Where to Find Dianthus virgatus

Dianthus virgatus can be found in the Mediterranean region, from southern France to Turkey and the Caucasus.

Dianthus virgatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dianthus virgatus?

Dianthus virgatus

What is the common name of Dianthus virgatus?

Twiggy Pink

What is the natural habitat of Dianthus virgatus?

Mountain meadows in the Caucasus region

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,