Ophiopogon xylorrhizus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
xylorrhizus
ID:
707619
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.T.Wang & L.K.Dai
Source:
wcs
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Fl. Reipubl. Popularis Sin. 15: 252 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000706952
Common Names
- Ophiopogon Xylorrhizus
- Woody-Rooted Dragon's Beard
- Woody-Rooted Lilyturf
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ophiopogon xylorrhizus (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 xylorrhizus is used as an ornamental plant and for timber production.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ophiopogon xylorrhizus is a white star-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ophiopogon xylorrhizus 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 xylorrhizus
Ophiopogon xylorrhizus is native to China.
Ophiopogon xylorrhizus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ophiopogon xylorrhizus?
Ophiopogon xylorrhizus
What is the family of Ophiopogon xylorrhizus?
Asparagaceae
Where is Ophiopogon xylorrhizus 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-283012: Based on the initial data import
Fa Tsuan Wang (1899-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.T.Wang' in the authors string.
Lun Kai Dai: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.K.Dai' in the authors string.