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Petrorhagia prolifera

Childing Pink, Proliferous Pink
Also known as: Caryophyllus aridus Moench +18 more
  • Caryophyllus aridus Moench
  • Caryophyllus diminutus (L.) Christm.
  • Cylichnanthus prolifer (L.) Dulac
  • Dianthus diminutus L.
  • Dianthus prolifer L.
  • Dianthus prolifer subsp. diminutus (L.) Ces.
  • Dianthus prolifer var. atapuercae Coincy
  • Dianthus prolifer var. diminutus (L.) Bluff & Fingerh.
  • Dianthus prolifer var. diminutus (L.) Mérat
  • Dianthus prolifer var. diminutus (L.) Ser., 1824
  • Dianthus prolifer var. uniflorus Gray
  • Dianthus prolifer var. uniflorus Wirtg.
  • Diosanthos proliferum (L.) Bubani, 1901
  • Kohlrauschia diminuta (L.) Rchb.
  • Kohlrauschia prolifera (L.) Knuth
  • Kohlrauschia prolifera (L.) Kunth
  • Kohlrauschia prolifera var. diminuta (L.) Rivas Goday & Bellot
  • Kohlrauschia velutina var. intermedia Pérez Lara ex Willk.
  • Petrophagia prolifera (L.) P.W.Ball & Heywood
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Caryophyllaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.

Petrorhagia prolifera (commonly known as Childing pink or Proliferous Pink) is an annual belonging to the Caryophyllaceae family. Originating in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Middle Europe, Northern Africa, Northern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Corse, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Krym, Morocco, Netherlands, North Caucasus, Poland, Romania, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Ukraine, Yugoslavia

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Alabama, Argentina Northeast, Arkansas, British Columbia, Cape Provinces, Chile Central, Delaware, Georgia, Great Britain, Idaho, Japan, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tadzhikistan, Tennessee, Virginia

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