Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
cordylinoides
ID:
674171

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prain

Source:
wcs

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 67: 300 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000673503



Common Names

  • Ophiopogon cordylinoides
  • Fairy Foxglove
  • Fairy Bells


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Synonyms

  • Mondo cordylinoides (Prain) Farw. [unknown]

Description

Ophiopogon cordylinoides (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 cordylinoides 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

Ophiopogon cordylinoides has small, white to pink flowers, with four petals, and a yellow centre. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ophiopogon cordylinoides 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 cordylinoides

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

Ophiopogon cordylinoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ophiopogon cordylinoides?

Ophiopogon cordylinoides

What is the common name of Ophiopogon cordylinoides?

Cordylinoides mondo grass

What is the natural habitat of Ophiopogon cordylinoides?

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-279468: Based on the initial data import
David Prain (1857-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prain' in the authors string.