Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
basuticus
ID:
643807

Status:
valid

Authors:
Burtt Davy

Source:
cmp

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
in Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1922: 220. 1922.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000643139

Common Names

  • Basutian Carnation
  • Basutian Pink
  • Basutian Dianthus

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Synonyms

  • Dianthus micropetalus galpinii Burtt Davy [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Dianthus basuticus 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 basuticus sub. basuticus
Dianthus basuticus sub. fourcadei S.S.Hooper
Dianthus basuticus var. grandiflorus S.S.Hooper

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Dianthus basuticus 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 basuticus 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 basuticus

Dianthus basuticus can be found in South Africa.

Dianthus basuticus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dianthus basuticus?

Dianthus basuticus

What type of plant is Dianthus basuticus?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Dianthus basuticus 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,