Status:
valid
Authors:
F.T.Wang & Tang
Source:
wcs
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Bull. Fan Mem. Inst. Biol. , Bot. 7: 281 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000706985
Common Names
- Ophiopogon sylvicola
- Woodland Ophiopogon
- Woodland Lilyturf
Synonyms
- Ophiopogon dielsianus Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
Description
Ophiopogon sylvicola (also called 'Woodland Beardgrass', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers with long, curved petals. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Ophiopogon sylvicola is used as an ornamental plant and for timber production.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ophiopogon sylvicola has small, white flowers with yellow centers and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ophiopogon sylvicola is best grown in partial shade, in moist but well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division of the clumps, or by seed. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Ophiopogon sylvicola
Ophiopogon sylvicola is native to China.
Ophiopogon sylvicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ophiopogon sylvicola?
Ophiopogon sylvicola
What is the family of Ophiopogon sylvicola?
Asparagaceae
What is the common name of Ophiopogon sylvicola?
Woodland 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,