Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
imereticus
ID:
644349

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rupr.) Schischk.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
in Byull. Gosud. Muz. Gruzii 5: 123. 1928.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000643681

Common Names

  • Dianthus Imereticus
  • Imereticus Pink
  • Mountain Pink

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Synonyms

  • Dianthus charadzeae Gagnidze & Gvin. [valid]
  • Dianthus montanus imereticus Rupr. [valid]

Description

Dianthus imereticus (also called Imeretian Pink, among many other common names) is a small perennial plant with grey-green foliage and bright pink flowers. It is native to the Caucasus region and grows in sunny, well-drained areas.

Uses & Benefits

Dianthus imereticus is a popular ornamental plant, grown for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is often used in rock gardens, borders, and as a cut flower. The flowers are edible and can be used to decorate salads and desserts.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dianthus imereticus is a small, fragrant, pink bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dianthus imereticus is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to the Caucasus region. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It is also tolerant of drought and heat.

Where to Find Dianthus imereticus

Bulbophyllum umbellatum is native to tropical regions of Asia and can be found growing in moist forests and along riverbanks.

Dianthus imereticus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dianthus imereticus?

Dianthus imereticus

What is the common name of Dianthus imereticus?

Imeretian pink

What is the natural habitat of Dianthus imereticus?

Dry, rocky hillsides and meadows

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2764381: Based on the initial data import
Boris K. Schischkin (1886-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schischk.' in the authors string.
Franz Josef Ruprecht (1814-1870): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rupr.' in the authors string.