Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
plumarius
ID:
644695

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl.: 411. 1753.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000644027

Common Names

  • Plumarius Pink
  • Plumarius Carnation
  • Plumarius Sweet William

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Synonyms

  • Plumaria vulgaris Opiz [unknown]
  • Tunica plumaria (L.) Scop. [unknown]
  • Silene plumaria (L.) E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Caryophyllus plumarius (L.) Moench [unknown]
  • Cylichnanthus plumarius (L.) Dulac [unknown]
  • Dianthus blandus (Rchb.) Hayek [unknown]
  • Dianthus dubius Hornem. [valid]
  • Dianthus hoppei Port. ex Hayek [unknown]
  • Dianthus hortensis Schrad. ex Willd. [unknown]
  • Dianthus neilreichii Hayek [unknown]
  • Dianthus odoratus Vest ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Dianthus plumarius blandus Rchb. [unknown]
  • Dianthus portensis Libosch. ex Ser. [unknown]
  • Dianthus plumarius hortensis (Schrad. ex Willd.) Trevir. [unknown]
  • Dianthus plumarius portensis Ser. [unknown]
  • Dianthus plumarius parviflorus Kauffm. [unknown]
  • Dianthus dubius Hornem. ex DC. [illegitimate]

Description

Dianthus plumarius (also called Cottage Pink, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with a rosette of linear, grey-green leaves and fragrant, deep pink flowers with a yellow eye. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows best in full sun and well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Dianthus plumarius is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dianthus plumarius sub. regis-stephani (Rapaics) Baksay
Dianthus plumarius sub. plumarius

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dianthus plumarius has bright pink flowers with a white center. The flowers have five petals and a spicy scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of narrow, grey-green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dianthus plumarius is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring and the plants should be spaced about 25 cm apart. It is also possible to propagate this plant from cuttings.

Where to Find Dianthus plumarius

Dianthus plumarius is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Greece, Italy, and Spain.

Dianthus plumarius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dianthus plumarius?

Dianthus plumarius

What is the common name of Dianthus plumarius?

Garden Pink

What is the natural habitat of Dianthus plumarius?

Grasslands and rocky slopes

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,