Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
alpinus
ID:
643710

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl.: 412. 1753.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000643042

Common Names

  • Alpine Pink
  • Alpinus Dianthus
  • Alpinus Sweet William

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Synonyms

  • Dianthus alpinus meyeri Regel [unknown]

Description

Dianthus alpinus (also called Alpine 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 alpinus 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 alpinus 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 alpinus: 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 alpinus

Dianthus alpinus is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa.

Dianthus alpinus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dianthus alpinus?

Dianthus alpinus

What is the common name of Dianthus alpinus?

Alpine Dianthus

What is the natural habitat of Dianthus alpinus?

Rocky slopes and meadows in the Alps

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,