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Japanese pink

Dianthus chinensis

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles), Asia (India, Japan, Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), North America (Canada), and South America (Brazil).

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇮🇳 India 🇯🇵 Japan 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇨🇦 Canada 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (植物)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)
Class
Magnoliopsida (木兰纲)
Order
Caryophyllales (石竹目)
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Genus
Dianthus
Species
Dianthus chinensis (Japanese pink)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish clavellina
French oeillet de Chine
German Kaiser-Nelke
Portuguese cravina

Similar Species in Dianthus

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Carnation
Dianthus caryophyllus
Not Evaluated
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Carpathian Glossy Pink
Dianthus nitidus
Near Threatened
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carthusian pink
Dianthus carthusianorum
Not Evaluated
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Clove Pink
Dianthus plumarius
Not Evaluated
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fringed pink
Dianthus superbus
Endangered
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Grossheim's Pink
Dianthus grossheimii
Endangered
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Maiden pink
Dianthus deltoides
Near Threatened
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Andronaki's Pink
Dianthus andronakii
Data Deficient
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木兰纲
Class
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石竹目
Order
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Caryophyllaceae
Family
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Dianthus
Genus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Japanese pink?
The scientific name of Japanese pink is Dianthus chinensis. It belongs to the genus Dianthus.
Where does Japanese pink live?
Japanese pink is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles), Asia (India, Japan, Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), North America (Canada), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Brazil, Canada, Czech Republic, India, Japan, Norway, Seychelles, Slovakia, Sweden, Taiwan.
What family does Japanese pink belong to?
Japanese pink (Dianthus chinensis) belongs to the genus Dianthus, which is part of the taxonomic family Caryophyllaceae.
What kingdom does Japanese pink belong to?
Japanese pink (Dianthus chinensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of Japanese pink?
The closest relatives of Japanese pink in the genus Dianthus include Andronaki's Pink, Carnation, Carpathian Glossy Pink, carthusian pink, Clove Pink.

Native Range — 10 Countries

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Genus Dianthus — 20 Species

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Andronaki's Pink
Dianthus andronakii
DD 🐾
Carnation
Dianthus caryophyllus
NE 🐾
Carpathian Glossy Pink
Dianthus nitidus
NT 🐾
carthusian pink
Dianthus carthusianorum
NE 🐾
Clove Pink
Dianthus plumarius
NE 🐾
fringed pink
Dianthus superbus
EN
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Japanese pink
Dianthus chinensis
NE
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Grossheim's Pink
Dianthus grossheimii
EN 🐾
Maiden pink
Dianthus deltoides
NT 🐾
Three-Spotted Pink
Dianthus tripunctatus
EX 🐾
Kubanian Poppy
Dianthus kubanensis
VU 🐾
ragged pink
Dianthus seguieri
NE 🐾
Radde's Pink
Dianthus raddeanus
LC 🐾
Karam's Pink
Dianthus karami
EN 🐾
Bicolour Pink
Dianthus bicolor
LC 🐾
Shemakhian Pink
Dianthus schemachensis
LC 🐾
cheddar pink
Dianthus gratianopolitanus
NE 🐾
Bearded Pink
Dianthus barbatus
NE 🐾
Wood Pink
Dianthus sylvestris
NE 🐾
Deptford Pink
Dianthus armeria
CR
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