Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
dianthoides
ID:
396066

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sm.) P.W.Ball & Heywood

Source:
cmp

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Bull. Brit. Mus. (Nat. Hist.), Bot. 3: 158 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000395398



Common Names

  • Dianthus Pink
  • Sea Pink
  • Mountain Pink


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Synonyms

  • Tunica dianthoides Fisch. & C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Gypsophila dianthoides Sm. [unknown]

Description

Petrorhagia dianthoides (also called Pink Dianthus, among many other common names) is an annual herb with twining stems and small, pink flowers. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, disturbed areas, and waste places.

Uses & Benefits

Petrorhagia dianthoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in rock gardens. It has a long flowering season and is attractive to bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Petrorhagia dianthoides has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green stems and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Petrorhagia dianthoides is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by cuttings or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Petrorhagia dianthoides

Petrorhagia dianthoides is native to Europe and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Petrorhagia dianthoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Petrorhagia dianthoides?

Petrorhagia dianthoides

What is the common name of Petrorhagia dianthoides?

Dianthus-leaved tunicflower

Where is Petrorhagia dianthoides native to?

Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East

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-2409360: Based on the initial data import
James Edward Smith (1759-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sm.' in the authors string.
Vernon Heywood (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heywood' in the authors string.
Peter William Ball (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.W.Ball' in the authors string.