Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
atlanticus
ID:
643771

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pomel

Source:
cmp

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Nouv. Mat. Fl. Atl. 1: 332. 1874.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000643103

Common Names

  • Atlanticus Pink
  • Atlanticus Dianthus
  • Atlanticus Sweet William

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Synonyms

  • Dianthus liburnicus atlanticus (Pomel) Chabert [unknown]

Description

Dianthus atlanticus (also called 'Atlantic Pink', among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a woody stem and linear leaves. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Dianthus atlanticus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a cut flower and is popular for its fragrant flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dianthus atlanticus has small, pink or white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dianthus atlanticus is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is propagated by division in the spring or by seed. The seed should be sown in the spring in a cold frame and the seedlings should be transplanted in the fall.

Where to Find Dianthus atlanticus

Dianthus atlanticus can be found in the Atlantic region.

Dianthus atlanticus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dianthus atlanticus?

Dianthus atlanticus

What type of plant is Dianthus atlanticus?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Dianthus atlanticus native to?

South Africa

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,