Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
siamensis
ID:
710489

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.N.Tamura

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 49: 27 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000709822



Common Names

  • Ophiopogon siamensis
  • Siamese Ophiopogon
  • Siamese Lilyturf


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Description

Ophiopogon siamensis (also called Siamese Lilyturf, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asparagaceae family. It is native to India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, and on hillsides and in ravines.

Uses & Benefits

Ophiopogon siamensis is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ophiopogon siamensis are small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ophiopogon siamensis is a perennial that can be propagated from division or seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Both division and seed should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Ophiopogon siamensis

Ophiopogon siamensis is native to Thailand and can be found in the provinces of Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Kanchanaburi, and Phrae.

Ophiopogon siamensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ophiopogon siamensis?

Ophiopogon siamensis

What is the common name of Ophiopogon siamensis?

Siam Lilyturf

What is the growth rate of Ophiopogon siamensis?

Slow

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-283297: Based on the initial data import
Minoru N. Tamura (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.N.Tamura' in the authors string.