Ophiopogon planiscapus
Black Mondo
Also known as: Mondo planiscapum (Nakai) L.H.Bailey +3 more
- Mondo planiscapum (Nakai) L.H.Bailey
- Ophiopogon planiscapus f. leucanthus (Makino) Okuyama
- Ophiopogon planiscapus var. leucanthus (Makino) Nakai
- Ophiopogon wallichianus var. leucanthus Makino
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asparagaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Originating in Temperate Asia, Ophiopogon planiscapus (commonly known as Black Mondo) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Asparagaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Japan
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Great Britain