Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
caulescens
ID:
713285

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Backer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Handb. Fl. Java 3: 74 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000712618



Common Names

  • Ophiopogon Caulescens
  • Caulescens Ophiopogon
  • Ophiopogon Caulescens


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Synonyms

  • Chloopsis acaulis Blume [unknown]
  • Chloopsis caulescens Blume [unknown]
  • Ophiopogon malayanus Ridl. [unknown]
  • Ophiopogon prolifer Lindl. [unknown]
  • Mondo malayanum (Ridl.) Farw. [unknown]
  • Ophiopogon caulescens prolifer (Lindl.) N.Tanaka [unknown]
  • Ophiopogon acaulis (Blume) Ridl. [unknown]
  • Flueggea prolifera (Lindl.) Baker [unknown]
  • Mondo japonicum proliferum (Lindl.) Farw. [unknown]

Description

Ophiopogon caulescens (also called Creeping lilyturf, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to China. It has a dense tuft of linear, grass-like leaves, up to 8 inches (20 cm) long, and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as woodland and scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Ophiopogon caulescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever and as an antiseptic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ophiopogon caulescens has white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ophiopogon caulescens is a fast-growing, semi-succulent, perennial climber that can be propagated by cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°F (-18°C). The stems can be cut back in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Ophiopogon caulescens

Ophiopogon caulescens can be found in the wild in China.

Ophiopogon caulescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ophiopogon caulescens?

Ophiopogon caulescens

What is the common name of Ophiopogon caulescens?

Caulescent Ophiopogon

What is the natural habitat of Ophiopogon caulescens?

It is native to China.

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

Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Cornelis Andries Backer (1874-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Backer' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:538901-1: Based on the initial data import