fringed pink

Dianthus superbus · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (12 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Fringed pink, scientifically known as Dianthus superbus, is a captivating perennial celebrated for its intricate, serrated petals and enchanting fragrance. Native to mountainous regions, this hardy plant offers striking blooms in shades of pink and white, making it a treasured choice for ornamental gardens and naturalistic landscapes alike.

Family
Caryophyllaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Large Pink · Fringed Pink
Scientific synonyms
Silene Superba · Caryophyllus Superbus · 1 more

Names

Common Names

Regional and Traditional Names

German:

  • Prachtnelke
  • Pracht-Nelke
  • oeillet superbe
  • Pracht-Nelke
  • Prachtnelke

French:

  • Œillet superbe
  • Oeillet Superbe
  • oeillet superbe
  • Œillet superbe

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Dianthus superbus

Synonyms

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. Finally, it is identified by 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

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several parts of Europe. In Northern Europe, it can be found growing in the territories of Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden. Its presence extends further south into the central regions of the continent. Specifically, it is documented within the borders of Middle Europe in Austria. This range demonstrates its ability to inhabit diverse environments across both northern and central latitudes.

Region Area Source
Northern Europe Denmark WCVP
Northern Europe Finland WCVP
Northern Europe Norway WCVP
Northern Europe Sweden WCVP
Middle Europe Austria WCVP
Middle Europe Czechia-Slovakia WCVP
Middle Europe Germany WCVP
Middle Europe Hungary WCVP
Middle Europe Netherlands WCVP
Middle Europe Poland WCVP

Chemicals

Dianthus superbus has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 4-methoxydianthramide B, DS 1, Dianoside A, Dianthin E, Dianthin G.

Chemicals reported in Dianthus superbus
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
4-methoxydianthramide B 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
DS 1 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Dianoside A 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Dianthin E 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Dianthin G 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Dianthin H 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Quercetin 3-glucoside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Quercetin-7-O-glucoside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

4-methoxydianthramide B

  1. Journal of natural products

DS 1

  1. Archives of pharmacal research

Dianoside A

  1. Dr. Duke

Dianthin E

  1. Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters

Dianthin G

  1. Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters

Dianthin H

  1. Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters

Quercetin 3-glucoside

  1. Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association

Quercetin-7-O-glucoside

  1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Activities

Dianthus superbus has 3 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antiviral, Cytotoxic.

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Consensus
Analgesic Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Antiviral Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Cytotoxic Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Medicinal Uses

Dianthus superbus has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include virus infection.

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Consensus
virus infection Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
MeOH extract Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆