Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
dubia
ID:
396079

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Raf.) G.López & Romo

Source:
cmp

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 45: 363 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000395411



Common Names

  • Doubtful Pink
  • Sea Pink
  • Mountain Pink


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Synonyms

  • Kohlrauschia velutina Rchb. [unknown]
  • Petrorhagia velutina (Guss.) P.W.Ball & Heywood [unknown]
  • Petrorhagia prolifera velutina (Guss.) O.Bolòs & Vigo [unknown]
  • Tunica velutina Fisch. & C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Dianthus dubius Raf. [unknown]
  • Dianthus sartorii Fruehl. ex Nyman [unknown]
  • Dianthus velutinus Guss. [unknown]
  • Gypsophila velutina D.Dietr. [unknown]

Description

Petrorhagia dubia (also called Dubious Pink, 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 dubia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in rock gardens. It is attractive to bees and butterflies and is drought-tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Petrorhagia dubia 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 dubia is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Petrorhagia dubia

Petrorhagia dubia is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky areas, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Petrorhagia dubia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Petrorhagia dubia?

Petrorhagia dubia

What is the common name of Petrorhagia dubia?

Dubious sea-lavender

What is the natural habitat of Petrorhagia dubia?

It is native to the Mediterranean region

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-2409373: Based on the initial data import
Constantine Samuel Rafinesque (1783-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raf.' in the authors string.
Ginés Alejandro López González (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.López' in the authors string.
Ángel María Romo (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Romo' in the authors string.