Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
seguieri
ID:
644882

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vill.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1786

Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. Dauphiné 1: 330. 1786.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000644214

Common Names

  • Dianthus Seguieri
  • Seguieri Pink
  • Seguieri Carnation

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Synonyms

  • Silene seguieri (Vill.) E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Cylichnanthus ciliatus Dulac [unknown]
  • Dianthus asper Willd. [unknown]
  • Dianthus subaggregatus (Albov) Schischk. ex Kem.-Nath. [unknown]
  • Dianthus seguieri subaggregatus Albov [unknown]
  • Dianthus sylvaticus pseudocollinus P.Fourn. [unknown]
  • Dianthus asper angustifolius Ser. [unknown]
  • Dianthus seguieri asper (Willd.) W.D.J.Koch [unknown]
  • Dianthus seguieri viscidus Regel [unknown]
  • Dianthus seguieri pseudocollinus (P.Fourn.) Jauzein [unknown]
  • Dianthus seguieri longibracteatus Regel [unknown]

Description

Dianthus seguieri (also called Seguier's Pink, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with a short stem and small, narrow leaves. It is native to Central Asia, and is commonly found in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Dianthus seguieri is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a cut flower and for dried flower arrangements. The plant has a sweet scent and is attractive to bees and butterflies.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dianthus seguieri sub. requienii (Godr.) M.Bernal, Laínz & Muñoz Garm.
Dianthus seguieri sub. seguieri
Dianthus seguieri sub. glaber Čelak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Dianthus seguieri flower is a small, pink, five-petaled bloom with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dianthus seguieri 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 seguieri

Dianthus seguieri can be found in the Mediterranean region, particularly in Croatia, Greece, and Turkey.

Dianthus seguieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dianthus seguieri?

Dianthus seguieri

What is the common name of Dianthus seguieri?

Seguier's dianthus

What is the natural habitat of Dianthus seguieri?

Dianthus seguieri is native to Afghanistan and is found in rocky, grassy, and sandy habitats.

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,

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