Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
chingii
ID:
713259

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.T.Wang & Tang

Source:
wcs

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Bull. Fan Mem. Inst. Biol. , Bot. 7: 282 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000712592



Common Names

  • Ophiopogon Chingii
  • Chingii Ophiopogon
  • Ophiopogon Chingii


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Description

Ophiopogon chingii (also called Ching's 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 chingii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and rock gardens for its attractive flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ophiopogon chingii has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ophiopogon chingii is a small cactus that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers bright light and well-draining soil. Propagation can be done through cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the stem or root and planted in a potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Ophiopogon chingii

Ophiopogon chingii can be found in the wild in China.

Ophiopogon chingii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ophiopogon chingii?

Ophiopogon chingii

What is the common name of Ophiopogon chingii?

Ching's Ophiopogon

What is the natural habitat of Ophiopogon chingii?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-283575: 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.