Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Bieb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1808
Citation Micro:
Fl. Taur.-Caucas. 1: 323. 1808.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000644070
Common Names
- Dianthus Pseudarmeria
- Pseudarmeria Pink
- Pseudarmeria Carnation
Description
Dianthus pseudarmeria (also called False Armeria, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a woody stem. It is native to Central and Eastern Europe and is found in dry, grassy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Dianthus pseudarmeria 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 pseudarmeria sub. pseudarmeria
Dianthus pseudarmeria sub. glabripetalus Hamzaoğlu & Koç
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dianthus pseudarmeria 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dianthus pseudarmeria is a hardy perennial plant that can be grown in USDA zones 4-9. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division or cuttings. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Dianthus pseudarmeria
Dianthus pseudarmeria is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Greece, Italy, and Spain.
Dianthus pseudarmeria FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dianthus pseudarmeria?
Dianthus pseudarmeria
What is the common name of Dianthus pseudarmeria?
False Armeria
What is the natural habitat of Dianthus pseudarmeria?
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,