Ophiopogon albimarginatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
albimarginatus
ID:
713083
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.Fang
Source:
wcs
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
J. Trop. Subtrop. Bot. 6: 97 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000712416
Common Names
- Ophiopogon albimarginatus
- Albimarginatus Mondo Grass
- Albimarginatus Monkey Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ophiopogon albimarginatus (also called White-Margined Ophiopogon, among many other common names) is a species of plant native to East Asia. It is a small, evergreen perennial with narrow, linear leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, often near streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Ophiopogon albimarginatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to make herbal tea and as an ingredient in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ophiopogon albimarginatus are small, white or yellowish, and grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and green, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ophiopogon albimarginatus is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seeds or offsets. It grows best in partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Water the plant regularly and fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Ophiopogon albimarginatus
Ophiopogon albimarginatus is found in Japan.
Ophiopogon albimarginatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ophiopogon albimarginatus?
Ophiopogon albimarginatus
What is the family of Ophiopogon albimarginatus?
Asparagaceae
What is the common name of Ophiopogon albimarginatus?
White-margined Ophiopogon
Species in the Ophiopogon genus
Ophiopogon bockianus, Ophiopogon clarkei, Ophiopogon clavatus, Ophiopogon cordylinoides, Ophiopogon dracaenoides, Ophiopogon griffithii, Ophiopogon intermedius, Ophiopogon jaburan, Ophiopogon japonicus, Ophiopogon longifolius, Ophiopogon malcolmsonii, Ophiopogon micranthus, Ophiopogon reptans, Ophiopogon umbraticola, Ophiopogon tienensis, Ophiopogon tonkinensis, Ophiopogon tsaii, Ophiopogon xylorrhizus, Ophiopogon sylvicola, Ophiopogon zingiberaceus, Ophiopogon sarmentosus, Ophiopogon pierrei, Ophiopogon pingbienensis, Ophiopogon planiscapus, Ophiopogon platyphyllus, Ophiopogon regnieri, Ophiopogon revolutus, Ophiopogon szechuanensis, Ophiopogon sparsiflorus, Ophiopogon stenophyllus, Ophiopogon subverticillatus, Ophiopogon reversus, Ophiopogon peliosanthoides, Ophiopogon mairei, Ophiopogon latifolius, Ophiopogon marmoratus, Ophiopogon megalanthus, Ophiopogon motouensis, Ophiopogon leptophyllus, Ophiopogon angustifoliatus, Ophiopogon siamensis, Ophiopogon kradungensis, Ophiopogon menglianensis, Ophiopogon confertifolius, Ophiopogon jiangchengensis, Ophiopogon yunnanensis, Ophiopogon lushuiensis, Ophiopogon sinensis, Ophiopogon multiflorus, Ophiopogon vietnamensis,
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-283558: Based on the initial data import
Ding Fang (b.1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Fang' in the authors string.