Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
ophiopogonoides
ID:
715487

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.T.Wang & Tang

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Fl. Reipubl. Popularis Sin. 15: 253 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000714820



Common Names

  • Peliosanthes ophiopogonoides
  • Snake's-tongue Lily
  • Peliosanthes


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Description

Peliosanthes ophiopogonoides (also called 'Snake's Tongue Lily', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Japan. It has small, narrow leaves and small white to pink flowers. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in the eastern and southern parts of Japan.

Uses & Benefits

Peliosanthes ophiopogonoides is a flowering plant native to East Asia. It is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and sore throat. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peliosanthes ophiopogonoides is a small, white, five-petalled bloom. The seed is a small, hard, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peliosanthes ophiopogonoides is a hardy, evergreen perennial that grows to 1-2 m in height. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun to part shade. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Division should be done in late spring or early summer and the divisions should be placed in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Peliosanthes ophiopogonoides

Peliosanthes ophiopogonoides is native to China and can be found in the wild in the northern and western parts of the country.

Peliosanthes ophiopogonoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peliosanthes ophiopogonoides?

Peliosanthes ophiopogonoides

What are the common names of Peliosanthes ophiopogonoides?

Snake's-tongue Lily

What is the natural habitat of Peliosanthes ophiopogonoides?

Woodlands, grasslands, and rocky slopes

Species in the Peliosanthes genus

Peliosanthes macrophylla, Peliosanthes macrostegia, Peliosanthes violacea, Peliosanthes ophiopogonoides, Peliosanthes curnberlegii, Peliosanthes kaoi, Peliosanthes yunnanensis, Peliosanthes sinica, Peliosanthes griffithii, Peliosanthes teta, Peliosanthes dehongensis, Peliosanthes sessilis, Peliosanthes gracilipes, Peliosanthes subcoronata, Peliosanthes pachystachya, Peliosanthes divaricatanthera, Peliosanthes weberi, Peliosanthes caesia, Peliosanthes reflexa, Peliosanthes irinae, Peliosanthes argenteostriata, Peliosanthes nivea, Peliosanthes nutans, Peliosanthes retroflexa, Peliosanthes minutiflora, Peliosanthes brevicoronata, Peliosanthes cambodiana, Peliosanthes triandra, Peliosanthes micrantha, Peliosanthes densiflora, Peliosanthes hexagona, Peliosanthes aperta, Peliosanthes elegans, Peliosanthes kenhillii, Peliosanthes separata, Peliosanthes inaperta, Peliosanthes kenhilloides, Peliosanthes splendens,

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-283835: 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.