Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
zeyheri
ID:
645164

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sond.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 1: 124. 1860.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000644496



Common Names

  • Zeyheri Pink
  • Zeyheri Pink
  • Zeyheri Dianthus


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Description

Dianthus zeyheri (also called Zeyher's pink, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. 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 zeyheri 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dianthus zeyheri sub. natalensis S.S.Hooper
Dianthus zeyheri sub. zeyheri

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Dianthus zeyheri flower has five petals and is usually pink or white in color. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dianthus zeyheri can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Dianthus zeyheri

Dianthus zeyheri is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Italy, France, and Spain.

Dianthus zeyheri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dianthus zeyheri?

Dianthus zeyheri

What is the common name of Dianthus zeyheri?

Zeyher's Pink

What is the natural habitat of Dianthus zeyheri?

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,