Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
chimanimaniensis
ID:
643969

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.S.Hooper

Source:
cmp

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
in Kew Bull. 13: 318. 1958.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000643301

Common Names

  • Chimanimani Pink
  • Chimanimani Carnation
  • Chimanimani Sweet William

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Description

Dianthus chimanimaniensis (also called Chimanimani Pink, among many other common names) is a small perennial plant with lanceolate leaves and white to pink flowers. It is native to Mozambique and is found in rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dianthus chimanimaniensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dianthus chimanimaniensis are pink or white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dianthus chimanimaniensis is a hardy perennial that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division in early spring or by seed in late winter. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Dianthus chimanimaniensis

Dianthus chimanimaniensis is native to South America and can be found in dry, open areas such as grassland, scrubland, and rocky hillsides.

Dianthus chimanimaniensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dianthus chimanimaniensis?

Dianthus chimanimaniensis

What is the common name of Dianthus chimanimaniensis?

Chimanimani pink

What is the natural habitat of Dianthus chimanimaniensis?

Dry meadows and rocky slopes in the Chimanimani Mountains

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,