Status:
valid
Authors:
Gemici & Leblebici
Source:
cmp
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
in Candollea 50: 43. 1995.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000643028
Common Names
- Akdaghensis Pink
- Akdaghensis Dianthus
- Akdaghensis Sweet William
Description
Dianthus akdaghensis (also called Akdaghen Dianthus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Europe. It has lanceolate leaves, pink flowers and grows in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Dianthus akdaghensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive problems and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dianthus akdaghensis is a small, pink, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dianthus akdaghensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage more blooms.
Where to Find Dianthus akdaghensis
Dianthus akdaghensis is native to Turkey.
Dianthus akdaghensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dianthus akdaghensis?
Dianthus akdaghensis
What is the common name of Dianthus akdaghensis?
Akdaghen Dianthus
What is the natural habitat of Dianthus akdaghensis?
Rocky slopes and meadows in Turkey
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,