Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
reversus
ID:
707869

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.C.Huang

Source:
wcs

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Fl. Hainan. 4: 534 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000707202



Common Names

  • Ophiopogon reversus
  • Reversed Mondo Grass
  • Reversed Lilyturf


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Description

Ophiopogon reversus (also called Reverse Mondo Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. It is a low-growing evergreen plant with long, narrow leaves and small white flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas and is often used as a ground cover in gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Ophiopogon reversus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to make traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ophiopogon reversus has small, white flowers and black seeds. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ophiopogon reversus can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Ophiopogon reversus

Ophiopogon reversus is native to China, Japan, and Korea. It is found in moist forests, thickets, and grasslands, at elevations of up to 1,500 m.

Ophiopogon reversus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ophiopogon reversus?

Ophiopogon reversus

What is the family of Ophiopogon reversus?

Asparagaceae

What is the common name of Ophiopogon reversus?

Reversed lilyturf

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-283038: Based on the initial data import
Cheng Chiu Huang (1922-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.C.Huang' in the authors string.