Status:
valid
Authors:
Vandas
Source:
cmp
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
in Oesterr. Bot. Z. 36: 193. 1886.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000643165
Common Names
- Borbasii Pink
- Borbasii Dianthus
- Pink Dianthus
Description
Dianthus borbasii (also called 'Borbas's-Carnation', 'Borbas's-Carnation' and 'Borbas's-Carnation' among many other common names) is a perennial plant that is native to South Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and small pink flowers. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil.
Uses & Benefits
Dianthus borbasii 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
The Dianthus borbasii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dianthus borbasii 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 borbasii
Dianthus borbasii can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Greece, Turkey, and Bulgaria.
Dianthus borbasii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dianthus borbasii?
Dianthus borbasii
What is the common name of Dianthus borbasii?
Borbas' Pink
What is the family of Dianthus borbasii?
Caryophyllaceae
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,