Status:
valid
Authors:
(Regel & Herder) Vierh.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
in Sitzungsber. Kaiserl. Akad. Wiss., Math.-Naturwiss. Cl., Abt. 1 107: 1147. 1898.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000644226
Common Names
- Dianthus Semenovii
- Semenovii Pink
- Semenovii Carnation
Synonyms
- Dianthus alpinus semenovii Regel & Herder [unknown]
Description
Dianthus semenovii (also called Semenov's Pink, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the carnation family. It is native to Central Asia, from Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan to western China. It grows in rocky places, on slopes and in meadows, at elevations of 1,500–3,500 m.
Uses & Benefits
Dianthus semenovii 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Dianthus semenovii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dianthus semenovii 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 semenovii
Dianthus semenovii can be found in the Mediterranean region, particularly in Croatia, Greece, and Turkey.
Dianthus semenovii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dianthus semenovii?
Dianthus semenovii
What is the common name of Dianthus semenovii?
Semenov's dianthus
What is the natural habitat of Dianthus semenovii?
Dianthus semenovii 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,