Dianthus tripunctatus
Three Spotted Pink
Also known as: Dianthus barati Duval-Jouve
- Dianthus barati Duval-Jouve
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Caryophyllaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Dianthus tripunctatus (commonly known as Three-spotted Pink) is an annual belonging to the Caryophyllaceae family. Naturally occurring in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Dianthus, which contains over 350 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., Greece, Italy, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Palestine, Turkey
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Portugal