Dianthus superbus
Fringed pink
Dianthus superbus, commonly known as the superb pink, is a stunning perennial cherished for its vibrant, fringed blooms and elegant foliage. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this species holds significant place in traditional herbalism, valued for its restorative properties and ability to support overall wellness through its unique botanical compounds.
- Scientific name: Dianthus superbus
- 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. 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 |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Dianthus superbus, is referred to by several common names across different Chinese linguistic regions. In Simplified Chinese (zh-hans, zh-cn) and in Singapore (zh-sg), it is commonly called 瞿麦. This same name, 瞿麦, is also used in Traditional Chinese (zh-hant) and in the Hong Kong dialect (zh-hk).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 瞿麦 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 瞿麥 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 瞿麥 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 瞿麦 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 瞿麦 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 瞿麥 | Wikidata |
| pl | Goździk pyszny | Wikidata |
| ru | Гвоздика пышная | Wikidata |
| fr | Œillet superbe | Wikidata |
| ko | 술패랭이꽃 | Wikidata |
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 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 4-methoxydianthramide B, DS-1, dianthin E, dianthin G, dianthin H.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 4-methoxydianthramide B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| DS-1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dianthin E | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dianthin G | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dianthin H | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin 3-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin-7-O-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Dianthus superbus has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiviral, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Dianthus superbus has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include virus infection.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| virus infection | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |