Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
griffithii
ID:
674205

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 6: 270 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000673537



Common Names

  • Ophiopogon griffithii
  • Griffith's Foxglove
  • Griffith's Bells


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Synonyms

  • Flueggea griffithii Baker [unknown]

Description

Ophiopogon griffithii (also called Griffith's Beard, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub with small white flowers. It is native to East Asia and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ophiopogon griffithii is an evergreen perennial plant with long, narrow leaves. It is often used as a ground cover in areas that are difficult to mow. It is also a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ophiopogon griffithii is a white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black capsule. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ophiopogon griffithii is a small, evergreen perennial plant, growing up to 30 cm (12 in) tall. It has small, linear leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to China and Japan. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers a well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or by seed.

Where to Find Ophiopogon griffithii

Ophiopogon griffithii is native to East Asia, particularly in China, Japan, and Korea.

Ophiopogon griffithii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ophiopogon griffithii?

Ophiopogon griffithii

What is the common name of Ophiopogon griffithii?

Griffith's mondo grass

What is the natural habitat of Ophiopogon griffithii?

Ophiopogon griffithii is found in dry, rocky 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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:429774-1: Based on the initial data import