Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
broteroi
ID:
643866

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Reut.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Pugill. Pl. Afr. Bor. Hispan.: 22. 1852.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000643198

Common Names

  • Dianthus broteroi
  • Broteroi's Dianthus
  • Broteroi Dianthus

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Synonyms

  • Dianthus absconditus Fern.Casas [unknown]
  • Dianthus anticarius subbaeticus (Fern.Casas) Rivas Mart. & al. [unknown]
  • Dianthus broteroi hinoxianus (Gallego) Rivas Mart. [unknown]
  • Dianthus broteroi subbaeticus (Fern.Casas) Fern.Casas, M.Laínz & Muñoz Garm. [unknown]
  • Dianthus broteroi valentinus (Willk.) Rivas Mart. & al. [unknown]
  • Dianthus eusebii Sennen [unknown]
  • Dianthus fimbriatus Brot. [illegitimate]
  • Dianthus hinoxianus Gallego [unknown]
  • Dianthus malacitanus Haens. ex Boiss. [unknown]
  • Dianthus serrulatus Boiss. [unknown]
  • Dianthus serrulatus barbatus (Boiss.) Greuter & Burdet [unknown]
  • Dianthus subbaeticus Fern.Casas [unknown]
  • Dianthus valentinus Willk. [unknown]
  • Dianthus serrulatus barbatus Boiss. [unknown]
  • Dianthus malacitanus valentinus (Willk.) Losa & Rivas Goday [unknown]

Description

Dianthus broteroi (also called 'Brotero's-Carnation', 'Brotero's-Carnation' and 'Brotero's-Carnation' among many other common names) is a perennial plant that is native to South Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and small pink flowers. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Dianthus broteroi is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Dianthus broteroi flower is a pinkish-white color with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dianthus broteroi is a perennial plant native to Europe and North Africa. It can be propagated by seed or by division. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained medium and kept at a temperature of about 70°F (21°C). The seedlings should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Dianthus broteroi

Dianthus broteroi can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Italy, Greece, Turkey, and Morocco.

Dianthus broteroi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dianthus broteroi?

Dianthus broteroi

What is the common name of Dianthus broteroi?

Brotero's Pink

What is the family of Dianthus broteroi?

Caryophyllaceae

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-2763927: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
George François Reuter (1805-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reut.' in the authors string.