Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obtusa
ID:
908898

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Zuloaga & Morrone

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Taxon 56: 151 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000908233

Common Names

  • Hopia obtusa
  • Obtusa Hopia
  • Oval Hopia

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Description

Hopia obtusa (also called Obtuse Hopia, among many other common names) is a shrub species native to East Asia. It has an upright growth habit and is characterized by its ovate leaves and white flowers. It is found in forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Hopia obtusa is used in landscaping for its attractive foliage and for erosion control. It is also used as a cover crop and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hopia obtusa has small, yellow flowers, which are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have awns. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hopia obtusa is a perennial grass native to Japan. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division. It can be divided in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Hopia obtusa

Hopia obtusa can be found in Japan, Korea, and China.

Species in the Hopia genus

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Fernando Omar Zuloaga (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zuloaga' in the authors string.
Osvaldo Morrone (1957-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morrone' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77077132-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].