Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
barbatus
ID:
643801

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl.: 409. 1753.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000643133

Common Names

  • Barbatus Pink
  • Barbatus Dianthus
  • Barbatus Sweet William

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Synonyms

  • Tunica barbata Scop. [unknown]
  • Silene barbata (L.) E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Caryophyllus barbatus (L.) Moench [unknown]
  • Cylichnanthus barbatus (L.) Dulac [unknown]
  • Dianthus aggregatus Poir. [unknown]
  • Dianthus corymbosus F.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Dianthus girardinii Lamotte [unknown]
  • Dianthus hispanicus Dum.Cours. [unknown]
  • Dianthus latifolius Willd. [unknown]
  • Dianthus pulcherrimus Loisel. [unknown]
  • Dianthus splendidissimus Hoffmanns. [unknown]
  • Dianthus barbatus barbatus [unknown]
  • Dianthus barbatus asiaticus Nakai [unknown]
  • Dianthus barbatus pedunculosus Ser. [unknown]
  • Dianthus barbatus latifolius Ser. [unknown]
  • Dianthus barbatus paniculatus Ser. [unknown]

Description

Dianthus barbatus (also called 'Sweet William', 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 barbatus 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dianthus barbatus sub. compactus (Kit. ex Schult.) Nyman
Dianthus barbatus sub. barbatus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Dianthus barbatus flower is a pinkish-white color with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dianthus barbatus 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 barbatus

Dianthus barbatus can be found in Europe.

Dianthus barbatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dianthus barbatus?

Dianthus barbatus

What type of plant is Dianthus barbatus?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Dianthus barbatus 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,