Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
algetanus
ID:
643705

Status:
valid

Authors:
Graells ex F.N.Williams

Source:
cmp

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
in J. Bot. 23: 347. 1885.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000643037

Common Names

  • Algetanus Pink
  • Algetanus Dianthus
  • Algetanus Sweet William

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Synonyms

  • Dianthus costae algetanus (Graells ex F.N.Williams) M.Laínz, Muñoz Garm. & Soriano [unknown]
  • Dianthus pyrenaicus algetanus (Graells ex F.N.Williams) Malag. [unknown]

Description

Dianthus algetanus (also called Algetan 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 algetanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive problems and fever.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dianthus algetanus sub. turolensis (Pau) M.Bernal, Laínz & Muñoz Garm.
Dianthus algetanus sub. algetanus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dianthus algetanus 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Dianthus algetanus: This plant grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or cuttings. Division is best done in the spring or early summer. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer and should be taken from the tips of the stems.

Where to Find Dianthus algetanus

Dianthus algetanus is found in Europe, Asia, and North Africa.

Dianthus algetanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dianthus algetanus?

Dianthus algetanus

What is the common name of Dianthus algetanus?

Algetan Dianthus

What is the natural habitat of Dianthus algetanus?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2763772: Based on the initial data import
Mariano de la Paz Graells y de la Agüera (1809-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Graells' in the authors string.
Frederick Newton Williams (1862-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.N.Williams' in the authors string.