Ophiopogon tienensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tienensis
ID:
707585
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.T.Wang & Tang
Source:
wcs
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Bull. Fan Mem. Inst. Biol. , Bot. 7: 283 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000706918
Common Names
- Ophiopogon Tienensis
- Tien Mountain Dragon's Beard
- Tien Mountain Lilyturf
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ophiopogon tienensis (also called Tien Mountain Lilyturf, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to China. It has a woody stem, and grows up to 30 cm tall. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and lanceolate in shape, and its flowers are small, white, and fragrant. It is found in moist forests, meadows, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Ophiopogon tienensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ophiopogon tienensis has white to pale pink flowers with a yellow throat. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, dark green and oval-shaped.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ophiopogon tienensis is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by taking cuttings in the summer. To propagate by cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy plant and place it in a pot filled with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and place the pot in a bright, indirect light. The cutting should root in a few weeks.
Where to Find Ophiopogon tienensis
Ophiopogon tienensis is native to China.
Ophiopogon tienensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ophiopogon tienensis?
Ophiopogon tienensis
What is the family of Ophiopogon tienensis?
Asparagaceae
Where is Ophiopogon tienensis found?
China
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-283009: Based on the initial data import
Tsin Tang (1897-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tang' in the authors string.
Fa Tsuan Wang (1899-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.T.Wang' in the authors string.