Dianthus basuticus
Also known as: Dianthus micropetalus var. galpinii BurttDavy
- Dianthus micropetalus var. galpinii BurttDavy
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Caryophyllaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Dianthus basuticus is a shrub belonging to the Caryophyllaceae family. Indigenous to Africa, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Dianthus, which contains over 350 distinct species. There are naturally occurring subspecies and varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Lesotho, Northern Provinces
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms