Ophiopogon sarmentosus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sarmentosus
ID:
707741
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.T.Wang & L.K.Dai
Source:
wcs
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Fl. Reipubl. Popularis Sin. 15: 251 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000707074
Common Names
- Ophiopogon sarmentosus
- Dwarf Mondo Grass
- Chinese Mondo Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ophiopogon sarmentosus (also called Bird's Eye, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caribbean region. It grows in dry, open, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ophiopogon sarmentosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ophiopogon sarmentosus has small, white flowers and black seeds. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ophiopogon sarmentosus is a perennial plant native to the southeastern United States. It is easily propagated by division in spring or early summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Ophiopogon sarmentosus
Ophiopogon sarmentosus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, China, Japan, and Southeast Asia.
Ophiopogon sarmentosus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ophiopogon sarmentosus?
Ophiopogon sarmentosus
What is the common name of Ophiopogon sarmentosus?
Dwarf mondo grass
What is the natural habitat of Ophiopogon sarmentosus?
Ophiopogon sarmentosus is found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, China, and Southeast 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-283023: Based on the initial data import
Fa Tsuan Wang (1899-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.T.Wang' in the authors string.
Lun Kai Dai: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.K.Dai' in the authors string.