Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
subacaulis
ID:
644984

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vill.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1789

Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. Dauphiné 3: 597. 1789.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000644316

Common Names

  • Dianthus subacaulis
  • Subacaulis Pink
  • Subacaulis Carnation

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Description

Dianthus subacaulis (also called Short-stemmed 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 subacaulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in rock gardens and as a ground cover. The plant is drought tolerant and can tolerate poor soil conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dianthus subacaulis is pink and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dianthus subacaulis is an evergreen perennial that grows in clumps of grass-like foliage. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagate by division in spring or autumn. Sow seed in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Dianthus subacaulis

Dianthus subacaulis can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Dianthus subacaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dianthus subacaulis?

Dianthus subacaulis

What is the common name of Dianthus subacaulis?

Subacaulis Pink

Where is Dianthus subacaulis native to?

Greece, Turkey

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,