Hopia obtusa
Vine Mesquite, Vine Mesquite Grass
Also known as: Brachiaria obtusa (Kunth) Nash +5 more
- Brachiaria obtusa (Kunth) Nash
- Oplismenus obtusus (Kunth) Smyth
- Panicum culicinum F.Muell.
- Panicum obtusum Kunth
- Panicum polygonoides C.Muell.
- Panicum repente Buckley
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Found natively in North America, Hopia obtusa (commonly known as Vine-Mesquite or Vine-Mesquite Grass) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, North-Central U.S.A., Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah
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)
Czechoslovakia