Dwarf lilyturf
Ophiopogon japonicus (Thunb.) Ker Gawl.
Ophiopogon japonicus, known as dwarf lilyturf, is a species of the Asparagaceae family native to regions including China, Japan, India, Nepal, and Vietnam. It is also cultivated and naturalized in various other areas, such as the United States, Italy, and Argentina. The plant is characterized by its grass-like foliage and is commonly used in horticulture for its ornamental value.
Description
Ophiopogon japonicus (Thunb.) Ker Gawl. is a member of the genus Ophiopogon in the Asparagaceae family. It is native to regions such as China, Japan, India, Nepal, and Vietnam. The plant has been introduced and is now naturalized in parts of the United States, Italy, and Argentina. It is known for its low-growing, grass-like appearance and is often used in landscaping. The species was first described in 1807 and is commonly referred to as dwarf lilyturf in English.
Other common names
Dwarf lilyturfmondo-grasssnake's-beardophiopogonMondo Grass
Distribution
HR · BR · IT · Italy · Croatia · GE · TW · conterminous 48 United States · Alabama · Argentina Northeast · China North-Central · China South-Central · China Southeast · Japan · Jawa · Korea · Marianas · Nansei-shoto · Philippines · Taiwan · Vietnam
Synonyms
Ophiopogon gracilisSlateria coeruleaSlateria japonicaLiriope gracilisMondo gracileMondo longifoliumMondo japonicumMondo stoloniferOphiopogon stoloniferOphiopogon merrilliiOphiopogon ohwiiOphiopogon argyiOphiopogon chekiangensisPolygonastrum compressumTricoryne caulescensTricoryne acaulisOphiopogon japonicus var. elevatusAnemarrhena cavalerieiConvallaria graminifoliaConvallaria japonicaFlueggea ancepsFlueggea angulataFlueggea japonicaConvallaria japonica var. minorOphiopogon japonicus var. umbrosusMondo gracile var. brevipedicellatumOphiopogon gracilis var. brevipedicellatusOphiopogon japonicus var. caespitosusConvallaria japonica
