Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
clavatus
ID:
674160

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.H.Wright ex Oliv.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 24: t. 2382 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000673492



Common Names

  • Ophiopogon clavatus
  • Clavate Lilyturf
  • Clavate Dwarf Lilyturf


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Synonyms

  • Mondo clavatum (C.H.Wright ex Oliv.) Farw. [unknown]

Description

Ophiopogon clavatus (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 clavatus is a popular ornamental plant, often used in rock gardens and as a border plant. It is also used to attract bees and other pollinators to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ophiopogon clavatus 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 clavatus is a low-growing evergreen perennial native to China. It is hardy in USDA zones 7-10 and prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in early spring. Dig up the clumps of plants and divide them into smaller clumps, making sure each clump has some roots attached. Plant the divisions in a prepared bed and keep them moist until they are established.

Where to Find Ophiopogon clavatus

Ophiopogon clavatus can be found in the Himalayas, China, Japan, and Korea.

Ophiopogon clavatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ophiopogon clavatus?

Ophiopogon clavatus

What is the common name of Ophiopogon clavatus?

Clavate mondo grass

What is the natural habitat of Ophiopogon clavatus?

It is found in moist, shady areas in the Mediterranean region

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-279467: Based on the initial data import
Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.
Charles Henry Wright (1864-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.H.Wright' in the authors string.