Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
jaburan
ID:
674234

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Siebold) G.Lodd.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Bot. Cab. 19: t. 1876 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000673566



Common Names

  • Mondo Grass
  • Lilyturf
  • Monkey Grass


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Synonyms

  • Slateria jaburan Siebold [unknown]
  • Mondo jaburan (Siebold) L.H.Bailey [unknown]
  • Mondo taquetii (H.Lév.) Farw. [unknown]
  • Ophiopogon taquetii H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Flueggea jaburan (Siebold) Kunth [unknown]
  • Convallaria japonica major Thunb. [unknown]
  • Mondo jaburan major (Thunb.) Nakai [unknown]
  • Flueggea japonica major (Thunb.) Schult. & Schult.f. [unknown]
  • Mondo japonicum major (Thunb.) Farw. [unknown]

Description

Ophiopogon jaburan (also called Black 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 jaburan is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine as an anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ophiopogon jaburan 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 jaburan 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 jaburan should be watered regularly and fertilized every two to three months.

Where to Find Ophiopogon jaburan

Ophiopogon jaburan can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia.

Ophiopogon jaburan FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ophiopogon jaburan?

Ophiopogon jaburan

What is the common name of Ophiopogon jaburan?

Mondo Grass

What is the natural habitat of Ophiopogon jaburan?

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-279474: Based on the initial data import
Philipp Franz von Siebold (1796-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Siebold' in the authors string.
George Loddiges (1786-1846): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Lodd.' in the authors string.