Family | CARYOPHYLLACEAE |
Genus species | Dianthus caespitosifolius Planellas |
Bibliography | Ensayo Fl. Gallega: 118 (1852) |
Native Range | n. Portugal to nw. Spain |
Primary Biome | Temperate |
Habitat | grassland |
Description | stems numerous, erect, basal leaves 1-2cm, crowded, linear-subulate, rigid, stem leaves 4-6 pairs, linear, flowers usually of two, petals 3-5mm, glabrous |
Size | 10-20cm |
Color | bright pink |
Bloom | summer |
Ca | |
Type | subshrub |
Cultivation | mesic, slightly humous, sunny site alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, sun |
Propagation | seed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C cuttings in late summer |
Synonyms | Dianthus cintranus var. planellasii Pau Dianthus laricifolius ssp. caespitosifolius (Planellas) M.Laínz Dianthus laricifolius var. caespitosifolius (Planellas) Pau Dianthus planellae Willk. Dianthus planellae var. tenuis Merino |
Territory | 1 Europe 12 Southwestern Europe (POR Portugal, SPA Spain) |