Dianthus chinensis

L. (1753)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class/Clade: Eudicot-CoreEudicot Order: Caryophyllales Family: Caryophyllaceae Genus: Dianthus

Description

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Historical Distribution

Synonyms (52)

Uses and Culture

USES

Natural History

Statewide Status

Only found in cultivation

Island Status

Kuaihelani (Midway Atoll) Only found in cultivation
O'ahu Only found in cultivation
Molokai Only found in cultivation

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Bibliography

Name Published In: Sp. Pl.: 411 (1753)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Locality Habitat Basis of Record Description Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Dianthus chinensis Honolulu, Sunset Beach silty loam Preserved_Specimen herb to 10, thin narrow leaves, solitary pink flower Afualo, D. 132 Oahu BISH 1975-03-25
2 Dianthus chinensis Honolulu, 42 Coelho Way Preserved_Specimen flower deep crimson, odorless Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1941-03-11
3 Dianthus chinensis East end of Molokai, mi 19; open valley floor. Residence of Mr. & Mrs. George Peabody garden, open valley floor, sunny seaside location Preserved_Specimen low-growing, spreading, 1'; stems green, smooth, w/swollen nodes. Lvs gray-green. Flw dark to light pink, margin toothed, 0.75-1diam., fragrant Evans, M. 20 Molokai BISH 1990-06-30