Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
umbraticola
ID:
674401

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hance

Source:
wcs

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 6: 115 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000673733



Common Names

  • Ophiopogon Umbra
  • Mondo Grass
  • Fountain Plant


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Synonyms

  • Mondo umbraticola (Hance) Ohwi [unknown]
  • Ophiopogon japonicus umbraticola (Hance) C.H.Wright [unknown]
  • Flueggea japonica umbraticola (Hance) Baker [unknown]
  • Mondo japonicum umbraticola (Hance) Farw. [unknown]
  • Ophiopogon japonicus umbraticolus (Hance) C.H.Wright [unknown]

Description

Ophiopogon umbraticola (also called Dwarf Mondo Grass, among many other common names) is a small evergreen perennial that typically grows up to 0.3 m in height. It has small, linear leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to East Asia, where it is found in moist forests and grasslands. It is found in moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Ophiopogon umbraticola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in rock gardens and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ophiopogon umbraticola are white, bell-shaped and grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black and have a hard, woody outer shell. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ophiopogon umbraticola is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is drought tolerant. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division.

Where to Find Ophiopogon umbraticola

Ophiopogon umbraticola is native to the eastern United States and Canada.

Ophiopogon umbraticola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ophiopogon umbraticola?

Ophiopogon umbraticola

What is the common name of Ophiopogon umbraticola?

Shady Beard-tongue

What is the natural habitat of Ophiopogon umbraticola?

Woodlands, grasslands, and open forests

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,

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