Ophiopogon ogisui - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ogisui
ID:
809999
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.N.Tamura & J.M.Xu
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 58: 39 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000809333
Common Names
- Ophiopogon ogisui
- Ogisui Mondo Grass
- Ogisui Ophiopogon
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ophiopogon ogisui (also called Ogisu's Ophiopogon, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen perennial with long, narrow leaves. It is native to Japan, and is found growing in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ophiopogon ogisui is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ophiopogon ogisui has white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ophiopogon ogisui is a herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 m in height. It prefers moist soils and partial shade. Propagation is usually done from seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. Division can also be done in spring.
Where to Find Ophiopogon ogisui
Ophiopogon ogisui can be found in Japan.
Ophiopogon ogisui FAQ
What type of plant is Ophiopogon ogisui?
Ophiopogon ogisui is a species of lily.
Where is Ophiopogon ogisui found?
Ophiopogon ogisui is found in the rainforests of Japan.
What is the flower color of Ophiopogon ogisui?
The flowers of Ophiopogon ogisui are white or pink.
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-347572: Based on the initial data import
Jie Mei Xu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Xu' in the authors string.
Minoru N. Tamura (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.N.Tamura' in the authors string.