Ophiopogon latifolius - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
latifolius
ID:
708551
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Rodr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 75: 998 (1928 publ. 1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000707884
Common Names
- Bigleaf Lilyturf
- Broadleaf Ophiopogon
- Wideleaf Ophiopogon
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ophiopogon latifolius (also called Broadleaf Lilyturf, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the asparagus family, Asparagaceae. It is native to East Asia, where it grows in moist forests and grasslands. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Ophiopogon latifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of herbal medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ophiopogon latifolius has small, white flowers with six petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ophiopogon latifolius is an evergreen perennial that can grow up to 12 inches tall. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or seed. Division should be done in spring and seeds should be sown in fall.
Where to Find Ophiopogon latifolius
Ophiopogon latifolius can be found in East Asia.
Ophiopogon latifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ophiopogon latifolius?
Ophiopogon latifolius
What is the common name of Ophiopogon latifolius?
Broad-leaved Lilyturf
What is the natural habitat of Ophiopogon latifolius?
It is found in East Asia
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-283105: Based on the initial data import
Léopold Rodriguez (b.1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Rodr.' in the authors string.