Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cupressales
Species:
obtusa
ID:
600136

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Siebold & Zucc.) Endl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Syn. Conif. 63. (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000599468

Common Names

  • Hinoki Cypress
  • Hinoki False Cypress
  • Japanese Cypress

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Synonyms

  • Retinispora lycopodioides Gordon [valid]
  • Retinispora monstrosa Carrière [valid]
  • Retinispora fusinoki Zucc. ex. Gordon [valid]
  • Retinispora obtusa breviramea (Maxim.) A.V.Bobrov & Melikyan [valid]

Description

Chamaecyparis obtusa (also called 'Hinoki Cypress', among many other common names) is an evergreen conifer native to Japan. It has a pyramidal shape and its foliage is dark green. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in open woodlands and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaecyparis obtusa is an evergreen tree that is often used as a hedge or ornamental plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Chamaecyparis obtusa var. formosana (Hayata) Hayata
Chamaecyparis obtusa var. obtusa

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chamaecyparis obtusa has small, yellow-green flowers that appear in spring. Its seeds are small, brown and cone-shaped. The seedlings are small and yellow-green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamaecyparis obtusa can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Chamaecyparis obtusa

Chamaecyparis obtusa is native to temperate regions of North America, Europe, and Asia. It can be found in forests, on hillsides, and in other moist, shady areas.

Chamaecyparis obtusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaecyparis obtusa?

Chamaecyparis obtusa

What is the common name of Chamaecyparis obtusa?

Hinoki Cypress

What type of plant is Chamaecyparis obtusa?

Tree

Species in the Cupressaceae family

Athrotaxis cupressoides, Athrotaxis laxifolia, Athrotaxis selaginoides, Austrocedrus chilensis, Callitris acuminata, Callitris baileyi, Callitris canescens, Callitris columellaris, Callitris drummondii, Callitris endlicheri, Callitris macleayana, Callitris monticola, Callitris muelleri, Callitris neocaledonica, Callitris oblonga, Callitris preissii, Callitris rhomboidea, Callitris roei, Callitris sulcata, Callitris verrucosa, Callitris arenaria, Callitris pyramidalis, Callitris pancheri, Callitropsis nootkatensis, Calocedrus rupestris, Calocedrus decurrens, Calocedrus formosana, Calocedrus macrolepis, Chamaecyparis formosensis, Chamaecyparis lawsoniana, Chamaecyparis obtusa, Chamaecyparis pisifera, Chamaecyparis thyoides, Chamaecyparis hodginsii, Chamaecyparis flifera, Cryptomeria japonica, Cunninghamia konishii, Cunninghamia lanceolata, Cupressus atlantica, Cupressus austrotibetica, Cupressus cashmeriana, Cupressus chengiana, Cupressus corneyana, Cupressus duclouxiana, Cupressus dupreziana, Cupressus funebris, Cupressus gigantea, Cupressus guadalupensis, Cupressus pendula, Cupressus sargentii,

References

Joseph Gerhard Zuccarini (1797-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zucc.' in the authors string.
Philipp Franz von Siebold (1796-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Siebold' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Chamaecyparis obtusa (Siebold & Zucc.) Endl.: Placement according to April 2023 Classification