Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
motouensis
ID:
708638

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.C.Chen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 17: 111 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000707971



Common Names

  • Ophiopogon motouensis
  • Mountain Lilyturf
  • Mountain Mondo Grass


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Description

Ophiopogon motouensis (also called Motou 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 motouensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ophiopogon motouensis 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 motouensis can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial to full shade.

Where to Find Ophiopogon motouensis

Ophiopogon motouensis is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan, and Yunnan.

Ophiopogon motouensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ophiopogon motouensis?

Ophiopogon motouensis

What is the common name of Ophiopogon motouensis?

Motouensis Ophiopogon

What is the natural habitat of Ophiopogon motouensis?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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-283113: Based on the initial data import
Sing Chi Chen (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.C.Chen' in the authors string.