Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
edetanus
ID:
509706

Status:
valid

Authors:
(M.B.Crespo & Mateo) M.B.Crespo & Mateo

Source:
cmp

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
in Flora Montiber. 40: 64. 2008.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509038

Common Names

  • Dianthus edetanus
  • Edetan Dianthus
  • Edetan Dianthus Plant

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Synonyms

  • Dianthus hispanicus edetanus M.B.Crespo & Mateo [unknown]

Description

Dianthus edetanus (also called Edetan Dianthus, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to Spain. It has dark green leaves and small white flowers. It grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Dianthus edetanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and rockeries. It is also used as a ground cover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dianthus edetanus has pink flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dianthus edetanus is a fast-growing perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by taking cuttings in spring or dividing the clumps in autumn. The cuttings should be planted in a mix of sand and peat moss and kept moist. Water regularly and thin out the seedlings when they are about 10 cm tall.

Where to Find Dianthus edetanus

Dianthus edetanus can be found in Spain.

Dianthus edetanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dianthus edetanus?

Dianthus edetanus

What are the common names of Dianthus edetanus?

Edetan Dianthus, Edetan Dianthus Vine

What is the natural habitat of Dianthus edetanus?

It is native to the Mediterranean region and western Asia

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,