Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
stepanovae
ID:
507651

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barkalov & Prob.

Source:
cmp

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ross. Dalnego Vostoka: 444. 2006.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506983

Common Names

  • Dianthus stepanovae
  • Stepanovae Dianthus
  • Dianthus Stepanovae

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Description

Dianthus stepanovae (also called Stepanov's Pink, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Far East of Russia and Japan. It has a rosette of linear leaves and bears white or pink flowers with a yellow eye. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Dianthus stepanovae is used as a medicinal plant in traditional African medicine. It is used to treat fever, coughs, and malaria. The bark is also used to make a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dianthus stepanovae is white in color, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dianthus stepanovae is a perennial herb native to Russia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -10°F. It is best to plant in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Dianthus stepanovae

Dianthus stepanovae is native to Russia.

Dianthus stepanovae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dianthus stepanovae?

Dianthus stepanovae

What is the family of Dianthus stepanovae?

Caryophyllaceae

Where is Dianthus stepanovae native to?

Russia

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2604156: Based on the initial data import
Vyacheslav Yuryevich Barkalov (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barkalov' in the authors string.
Nina Probatova (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prob.' in the authors string.