Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
leptopetalus
ID:
644445

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1809

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl.: 468. 1809.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000643777

Common Names

  • Dianthus leptopetalus
  • Leptopetalus Dianthus
  • Slender-petalled Dianthus

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Synonyms

  • Dianthus bicolor Hornem. [unknown]
  • Dianthus pomeridianus M.Bieb. [unknown]
  • Dianthus pubescens Fisch. [unknown]

Description

Dianthus leptopetalus (also called Leptopetal Pink, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus mountains. It has linear, grey-green leaves and pink flowers with a white centre. It grows in rocky, grassy slopes and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Dianthus leptopetalus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in dried flower arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dianthus leptopetalus is a single, white-pink bloom with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and spindly with thin stems and light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dianthus leptopetalus is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to the Mediterranean 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 leptopetalus

Dianthus leptopetalus can be found in the mountains of Turkey.

Dianthus leptopetalus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dianthus leptopetalus?

Dianthus leptopetalus

What is the common name of Dianthus leptopetalus?

Slender-petalled Pink

What is the natural habitat of Dianthus leptopetalus?

Grassy places

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,