Family: Caryophyllaceae
Author: (Burnat) P.W.Ball & Heywood
Bibliography: Bull. Brit. Mus. (Nat. Hist.), Bot. 3: 164 (1964)
Year: 1964
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Petrorhagia
Vegetable: False
Observations: Madeira, W. Europe to W. & C. Medit.
Description
Proliferous pink, scientifically known as Petrorhagia nanteuilii, is a charming and resilient member of the Caryophyllaceae family. This botanical gem was first documented in Bull. Brit. Mus. (Nat. Hist.), Bot. 3: 164 (1964), with the classification credited to (Burnat) P.W. Ball and Heywood. The plant thrives across various regions, notably in Madeira, Western Europe, and extending to both Western and Central Mediterranean areas.
This species showcases a delightful array of small, clustered pink flowers that are not only attractive but also serve as a testament to the plant’s ability to proliferate in diverse climates. Petrorhagia nanteuilii typically flourishes in nutrient-poor soils where it can often be found adorning rocky outcrops, coastal cliffs, and grassy meadows. Its adaptability and hardiness make it a beloved choice among gardeners and botanists alike, seeking to cultivate an exquisite yet sturdy addition to their plant collections.
The proliferous pink’s aesthetic appeal, combined with its ease of growth and maintenance, makes it an ideal candidate for naturalistic landscaping and rock gardens. It also plays a role in supporting local ecosystems by attracting pollinators with its vibrant blooms. Whether observed in the wild or cultivated in a garden, Petrorhagia nanteuilii remains a captivating example of botanical beauty and endurance.
Common Names
Eng: proliferous pink, childing-pink, productive-carnation, proliferous-pink, wild carnation, childing pink, nanteuil’s pink, tubercle seeded pinkgrass
Fra: oeillet de nanteuil, tunique de nanteuil
Cym: penigan epilgar, penigan ffrwythlon, penigau epilgar
En: Proliferous pink, Childing-pink, Productive-carnation, Proliferous-pink, Wild carnation, Childing Pink, Nanteuil’s pink, Tubercle seeded pinkgrass
Fr: Oeillet de Nanteuil, Tunique de Nanteuil
Cy: Penigan Epilgar, Penigan Ffrwythlon, Penigau Epilgar
Synonyms
- Tunica prolifera var. scabricaulis (Maire)
- Tunica prolifera var. laevicaulis ((Rouy & Foucaud) Maire)
- Tunica prolifera subvar. pubescens (Rouy & Foucaud)
- Tunica prolifera var. glabricaulis (Maire)
- Kohlrauschia nanteuilii ((Burnat) P.W.Ball & Heywood)
- Tunica prolifera subvar. laevicaulis (Rouy & Foucaud)
- Tunica prolifera var. nanteuilii ((Burnat) P.Fourn.)
- Dianthus nanteuilii (Burnat)
- Tunica prolifera subsp. nanteuilii ((Burnat) Graebn.)
- Tunica nanteuilii ((Burnat) Rouy & Foucaud)
- Petrorhagia prolifera subsp. nanteuilii ((Burnat) O.Bolòs & Vigo)
- Tunica prolifera var. pubescens ((Rouy & Foucaud) Maire)
Distribution
- Algeria (native)
- Baleares (native)
- Canary Is. (native)
- Corse (native)
- France (native)
- Great Britain (native)
- Italy (native)
- Madeira (native)
- Morocco (native)
- Portugal (native)
- Sardegna (native)
- Spain (native)
- Argentina Northeast (introduced)
- Argentina South (introduced)
- British Columbia (introduced)
- California (introduced)
- Japan (introduced)
- Korea (introduced)
- Nansei-shoto (introduced)
- Tasmania (introduced)
Additional Images
Flower
Taken Jun 23, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 23, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 1, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 1, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jan 14, 2020 by Gaifém Luís (cc-by-sa)
Leaf
Taken Jan 14, 2020 by Gaifém Luís (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 10, 2020 by Victor Camús (cc-by-sa)
Taken Sep 6, 2022 by Andy Radnor (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 14, 2020 by Emanuele Santarelli (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 2, 2020 by López Javier (cc-by-sa)
Habit
Taken Jun 25, 2012 by Tela Botanica − Vincent JOUHET (cc-by-sa)
Taken Apr 15, 2005 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)
Taken May 30, 2020 by laure jacquet (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 10, 2020 by Victor Camús (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jan 14, 2020 by Gaifém Luís (cc-by-sa)
Bark
Taken May 5, 2019 by Alvaro Cazalla (cc-by-sa)
Taken Aug 7, 2021 by GT Miriam (cc-by-sa)
Fruit
Taken Sep 6, 2022 by Andy Radnor (cc-by-sa)
Other
Taken May 15, 2015 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)
Taken May 15, 2019 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)
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© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/3085622)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:155978-1)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Petrorhagia nanteuilii (Burnat) P.W.Ball & Heywood)
Specifications
Growth habit: Forb/herb
Growth
Ph maximum: 7.5
Ph minimum: 7.0
Light: 7
Atmospheric humidity: 4
Soil nutriments: 6