Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
tsaii
ID:
707608

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.T.Wang & Tang

Source:
wcs

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Bull. Fan Mem. Inst. Biol. , Bot. 7: 282 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000706941



Common Names

  • Ophiopogon Tsaii
  • Tsai's Dragon's Beard
  • Tsai's Lilyturf


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Description

Ophiopogon tsaii (also called Tsai's 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 tsaii is used as an ornamental plant and for timber production.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ophiopogon tsaii has small white flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ophiopogon tsaii 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 tsaii

Ophiopogon tsaii is native to China.

Ophiopogon tsaii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ophiopogon tsaii?

Ophiopogon tsaii

What is the family of Ophiopogon tsaii?

Asparagaceae

Where is Ophiopogon tsaii 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-283011: 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.