Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
angustifoliatus
ID:
710400

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.T.Wang & Tang) S.C.Chen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 26: 141 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000709733



Common Names

  • Angustifoliatus Ophiopogon
  • Narrow-Leaf Ophiopogon
  • Narrow-Root Ophiopogon


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Synonyms

  • Ophiopogon bockianus angustifoliatus F.T.Wang & Tang [unknown]

Description

Ophiopogon angustifoliatus (also called Narrow-leaf Mondo Grass, among many other common names) is a grass-like perennial with white flowers. It is native to Japan and is found in grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Ophiopogon angustifoliatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, cough, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ophiopogon angustifoliatus has small, white flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ophiopogon angustifoliatus is a slow-growing, evergreen perennial that grows in clumps. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the clumps in spring or autumn. Seeds can also be sown in spring.

Where to Find Ophiopogon angustifoliatus

Ophiopogon angustifoliatus is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Anhui, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Shaanxi, Sichuan, and Yunnan.

Ophiopogon angustifoliatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ophiopogon angustifoliatus?

Ophiopogon angustifoliatus

What are the common names of Ophiopogon angustifoliatus?

Narrow-Leaved Mondo Grass, Dwarf Lilyturf

What is the natural habitat of Ophiopogon angustifoliatus?

Ophiopogon angustifoliatus is native to East Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea

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-283289: Based on the initial data import
Tsin Tang (1897-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tang' in the authors string.
Fa Tsuan Wang (1899-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.T.Wang' in the authors string.
Sing Chi Chen (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.C.Chen' in the authors string.