Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
bockianus
ID:
674141

Status:
valid

Authors:
Diels

Source:
wcs

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 29: 254 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000673473



Common Names

  • Ophiopogon bockianus
  • Bock's Lilyturf
  • Bock's Dwarf Lilyturf


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Synonyms

  • Mondo bockianum (Diels) Farw. [unknown]
  • Ophiopogon bockianus bockianus [unknown]

Description

Ophiopogon bockianus (also called Dwarf Mondo Grass, among many other common names) is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that typically grows to 0.2–0.3 m (0.7–1 ft) tall. It is native to East Asia, and is typically found in moist, shady soils in woodland and scrub habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ophiopogon bockianus is used as a garden ornamental. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ophiopogon bockianus is a small, bell-shaped, white flower. The seed is a small, black nut. The seedlings are small and have a tuft of fine hairs at the tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ophiopogon bockianus is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is native to China. It is easy to propagate from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. The plant can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Ophiopogon bockianus

Ophiopogon bockianus can be found in the Mediterranean region, in the Canary Islands, and in the Azores.

Ophiopogon bockianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ophiopogon bockianus?

Ophiopogon bockianus

What type of plant is Ophiopogon bockianus?

Ophiopogon bockianus is a perennial

What is the natural habitat of Ophiopogon bockianus?

Ophiopogon bockianus is native to East Asia

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-279465: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.