Dianthus barbatus
Sweet william
Dianthus barbatus, commonly known as Sweet William, is a charming perennial celebrated for its fragrant, clustered blooms. Beyond its ornamental beauty in gardens, this species holds significance in traditional herbalism. Its vibrant colors and delicate scent make it a staple for both landscape design and historical botanical studies.
- Scientific name: Dianthus barbatus
- Family: Caryophyllaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Caryophyllales, it is classified under the family Caryophyllaceae and is situated in the genus Dianthus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Caryophyllaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Dianthus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Dianthus barbatus, is referred to by several common names depending on the regional language and script used. In Simplified Chinese, it is known as 须苞石竹 (zh-hans) and is specifically called 须苞石竹 in Mainland China (zh-cn) and Singapore (zh-sg). In Traditional Chinese, the name is written as 鬚苞石竹 (zh-hant), which is also the standard designation used in Hong Kong (zh-hk).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 须苞石竹 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 鬚苞石竹 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 鬚苞石竹 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 须苞石竹 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 须苞石竹 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 鬚苞石竹 | Wikidata |
| wa | Bouket-tot-fwait | Wikidata |
| pl | Goździk brodaty | Wikidata |
| qu | Sunkha klawil | Wikidata |
| ru | Гвоздика турецкая | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution across several regions of Northern Europe. It can be found growing in the natural landscapes of Denmark. Furthermore, its presence extends to the northern territories of Finland. The species is also well-established within the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. Finally, the plant completes its recorded range in the rugged terrain of Norway.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Chemicals
Dianthus barbatus has 14 reported phytochemicals identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Astragalin, D-pinitol, L-leucine, arabinose, barbatoside A.
- Total chemicals
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Astragalin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| D-pinitol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| L-leucine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arabinose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| barbatoside A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| barbatoside B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fucose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| galactose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glucose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol-3-O-beta-D-sophoroside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Dianthus barbatus has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Dianthus barbatus has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include analgesic.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |