Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
muscari
ID:
682260

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Decne.) L.H.Bailey

Source:
wcs

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Gentes Herbarum 2: 35 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000681593



Common Names

  • Big Blue Lilyturf
  • Big Blue Liriope
  • Monkey Grass


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Synonyms

  • Ophiopogon muscari Decne. [unknown]
  • Liriope gigantea H.H.Hume [unknown]
  • Liriope exiliflora (L.H.Bailey) H.H.Hume [unknown]
  • Liriope platyphylla F.T.Wang & Tang [unknown]
  • Liriope muscari variegata (L.H.Bailey) H.Hara [unknown]
  • Liriope muscari latifolia (Makino) H.Hara [unknown]
  • Liriope muscari exiliflora (L.H.Bailey) H.Hara [unknown]
  • Liriope yingdeensis R.H.Miao [unknown]
  • Ophiopogon spicatus communis Maxim. [valid]
  • Liriope graminifolia densifolia Maxim. ex Baker [unknown]
  • Liriope spicata latifolia Franch. [unknown]
  • Liriope spicata densiflora (Maxim. ex Baker) C.H.Wright [unknown]
  • Liriope muscari communis (Maxim.) Nakai [invalid]
  • Liriope muscari exiliflora L.H.Bailey [unknown]
  • Liriope graminifolia latifolia Makino [unknown]
  • Liriope muscari variegata L.H.Bailey [unknown]
  • Liriope graminifolia variegata (L.H.Bailey) Makino [unknown]
  • Liriope platyphylla variegata (L.H.Bailey) Ishii & Hosaka [unknown]
  • Liriope graminifolia praealba Makino [unknown]
  • Liriope muscari praealba (Makino) Nemoto [unknown]
  • Liriope muscari albiflora (Makino) Nemoto [unknown]
  • Liriope graminifolia albiflora Makino [unknown]
  • Liriope platyphylla albiflora (Makino) Honda [unknown]
  • Liriope muscari communis (Maxim.) P.S.Hsu & L.Chu Li [unknown]
  • Liriope spicata densifolia (Maxim. ex Baker) C.H.Wright [unknown]

Description

Liriope muscari (also called Big Blue Lilyturf, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to eastern Asia, and is found in moist, shady places such as woodlands and forests. It has small, purple flowers and long, grass-like leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Liriope muscari is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat inflammation and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Liriope muscari has small, purple flowers that are followed by small, four-lobed capsules containing black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Liriope muscari is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types and pH levels. It can be propagated by taking softwood cuttings in the spring or by sowing seeds in the fall. It is also possible to propagate by division in the spring.

Where to Find Liriope muscari

Liriope muscari can be found in the eastern United States, primarily in the Appalachian Mountains.

Liriope muscari FAQ

What is the scientific name of Liriope muscari?

Liriope muscari

What type of plant is Liriope muscari?

It is a perennial

What is the natural habitat of Liriope muscari?

It is native to China, Japan, and Korea

Species in the Asparagaceae family

Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-280317: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Decaisne (1807-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Decne.' in the authors string.
Liberty Hyde Bailey (1858-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.H.Bailey' in the authors string.