Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
intermedius
ID:
674223

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Don

Source:
wcs

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nepal. : 48 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000673555



Common Names

  • Ophiopogon intermedius
  • Mondo Grass
  • Fountain Plant


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Synonyms

  • Ophiopogon indicus Wight [unknown]
  • Mondo scabrum Ohwi [unknown]
  • Mondo intermedium (D.Don) L.H.Bailey [unknown]
  • Mondo wallichianum (Kunth) L.H.Bailey [unknown]
  • Ophiopogon parviflorus (Hook.f.) H.Hara [unknown]
  • Ophiopogon aciformis F.T.Wang & Tang ex H.Li & Y.P.Yang [unknown]
  • Ophiopogon longipedicellatus Y.Wan & C.C.Huang [unknown]
  • Ophiopogon longibracteatus H.Li & Y.P.Yang [unknown]
  • Ophiopogon compressus Y.Wan & C.C.Huang [unknown]
  • Ophiopogon xiaokuai Z.Y.Zhu [unknown]
  • Flueggea intermedia (D.Don) Kunth [unknown]
  • Flueggea jacquemontiana Kunth [unknown]
  • Flueggea wallichiana Kunth [unknown]
  • Ophiopogon japonicus intermedius (D.Don) Maxim. [unknown]
  • Ophiopogon wallichianus (Kunth) Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Ophiopogon intermedius parviflorus Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Ophiopogon intermedius gracilipes Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Ophiopogon intermedius macranthus Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Ophiopogon intermedius occidentalis Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Ophiopogon intermedius pauciflorus Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Ophiopogon wallichianus pauciflorus Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Flueggea dubia Kunth [unknown]
  • Flueggea japonica intermedia (D.Don) Schult.f. [unknown]
  • Mondo japonicum griffithii (Baker) Farw. [unknown]
  • Mondo japonicum intermedium (D.Don) Farw. [unknown]
  • Mondo japonicum wallichianum (Kunth) Farw. [unknown]
  • Ophiopogon japonicus wallichianus (Kunth) Maxim. [unknown]

Description

Ophiopogon intermedius (also called Dwarf Mondo Grass, among many other common names) is a small evergreen perennial that is native to East Asia. It grows up to 30 cm in height and has small, linear leaves. It prefers moist soils and is often found in shady areas, woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Ophiopogon intermedius is used as a garden ornamental. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ophiopogon intermedius has small, white, bell-shaped flowers that bloom in clusters. The seeds are small and black and are contained in a capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ophiopogon intermedius can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Once established, Ophiopogon intermedius should be watered regularly and fertilized every two to three months.

Where to Find Ophiopogon intermedius

Ophiopogon intermedius can be found in East Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea.

Ophiopogon intermedius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ophiopogon intermedius?

Ophiopogon intermedius

What is the common name of Ophiopogon intermedius?

Mondo Grass

What is the natural habitat of Ophiopogon intermedius?

Woodlands, meadows, and gardens

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-279473: Based on the initial data import
David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.