Ophiopogon
Ophiopogon · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Scientifically known as Ophiopogon, is a genus of perennial plants highly valued in traditional medicine. Often called Mondo Grass, species like O. japonicus are used to nourish the blood and calm the spirit. These resilient plants offer significant therapeutic potential for supporting kidney and lung health naturally.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
OphiopogonDistribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution that spans across different continents and oceanic regions. In Northern Europe, its presence can be identified within the territory of Great Britain. Moving toward the Western Indian Ocean, the species is found throughout the Comoros archipelago. It also inhabits the island of Mauritius within the same oceanic region. Finally, its range extends to the islands of Réunion and the Seychelles.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain |
| Western Indian Ocean | Comoros |
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius |
| Western Indian Ocean | Réunion |
| Western Indian Ocean | Seychelles |
| China | China South-Central |
| China | Hainan |
| China | China North-Central |
| China | China Southeast |
| China | Tibet |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Ophiopogon has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Root | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Root
- Chinese medical journal