Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
mairei
ID:
708502

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Lév.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 11: 492 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000707835



Common Names

  • Maire's Lilyturf
  • Maire's Ophiopogon
  • Ophiopogon Mairei


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Synonyms

  • Anemarrhena mairei (H.Lév.) H.Lév. [unknown]

Description

Ophiopogon mairei (also called Maire's Ophiopogon, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is native to China, where it is found in moist, shady forests. It is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall, with narrow, linear leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Ophiopogon mairei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of herbal medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ophiopogon mairei is white and has a bell-shaped form. It has 6 petals and 6 stamens. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a hairy texture.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ophiopogon mairei 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 mairei

Ophiopogon mairei can be found in East Asia.

Ophiopogon mairei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ophiopogon mairei?

Ophiopogon mairei

What is the common name of Ophiopogon mairei?

Maire's Lilyturf

What is the natural habitat of Ophiopogon mairei?

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,

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