Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
lamyi
ID:
644426

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rouy & Foucaud

Source:
cmp

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Fl. France 3: 176. 1896.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000643758

Common Names

  • Giant-Form Pink
  • Giant-Form Carnation
  • Giant-Form Sweet William

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Description

Dianthus lamyi (also called Lamy's Pink, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. It is native to the Caucasus and Turkey. It grows in rocky places, grasslands, and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Dianthus lamyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in dried flower arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dianthus lamyi are pink, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dianthus lamyi is a low-growing, semi-evergreen perennial that grows in clumps. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil. Propagation is by division in spring or autumn, or by seed sown in spring.

Where to Find Dianthus lamyi

Dianthus lamyi can be found in the mountains of Turkey.

Dianthus lamyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dianthus lamyi?

Dianthus lamyi

What is the common name of Dianthus lamyi?

Lamy's pink

What is the natural habitat of Dianthus lamyi?

Dry, rocky hillsides and meadows

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-2764455: Based on the initial data import
Georges Rouy (1851-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rouy' in the authors string.
Julien Foucaud (1847-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Foucaud' in the authors string.