Ophiopogon japonicus
Dwarf Lilyturf, Mondo Grass
Other regional names: Ophiopogon
- Ophiopogon
Also known as: Anemarrhena cavaleriei H.Lév. +16 more
- Anemarrhena cavaleriei H.Lév.
- Convallaria graminifolia Salisb.
- Convallaria japonica var. minor Thunb.
- Flueggea anceps Raf.
- Flueggea japonica var. minor (Thunb.) Schult. & Schult.f.
- Liriope gracilis (Kunth) Nakai
- Mondo gracile (Kunth) Koidz.
- Mondo gracile var. brevipedicellatum Koidz.
- Mondo japonicum (Thunb.) Farw.
- Mondo longifolium Ohwi
- Mondo stolonifer (H.Lév. & Vaniot) Farw.
- Ophiopogon argyi H.Lév.
- Ophiopogon chekiangensis Koiti Kimura & Migo
- Ophiopogon gracilis Kunth
- Ophiopogon gracilis var. brevipedicellatus (Koidz.) Nemoto
- Ophiopogon japonicus var. caespitosus Okuyama
- Ophiopogon japonicus var. elevatus Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asparagaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Originating in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia, Ophiopogon japonicus (commonly known as Dwarf Lilyturf or Mondo-Grass) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Asparagaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Eastern Asia, Indo-China, Malesia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Japan, Korea, Philippines, Taiwan, Vietnam
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Alabama, Argentina Northeast, Arkansas, Jawa, Marianas, Nansei-shoto