Chamaecyparis obtusa
Hinoki Cypress, Hinoki False Cypress
Other regional names: Japanese False Cypress
- Japanese False Cypress
Also known as: Chamaecyparis andelyensis Godr. +16 more
- Chamaecyparis andelyensis Godr.
- Chamaecyparis obtusa var. formosana (Hayata) Rehder
- Chamaecyparis obtusa var. nana-gracilis Beissner
- Chamaecyparis tsatsumi (Slavin) Slavin
- Chamaepeuce obtusa (Siebold & Zucc.) Zucc. ex Godr.
- Chamaepeuce obtusa (Siebold & Zucc.) Zucc. ex Gordon
- Cupressus obtusa (Siebold & Zucc.) K.Koch
- Cupressus obtusa subsp. obtusa
- Cupressus pisifera var. plumosa (Carrière) Geerinck
- Juniperus sanderi Bois
- Retinispora filicoides (Hartw. & Rümpler) Veitch ex Godr.
- Retinispora fusinoki Zucc. ex Godr.
- Retinispora obtusa var. argentea Fortune ex Godr.
- Retinispora obtusa var. aurea Fortune ex Godr.
- Retinispora obtusa var. compacta Godr.
- Retinispora obtusa var. keteleerii Standish ex Godr.
- Retinispora obtusa var. pygmaea Godr.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cupressaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Naturally occurring in Temperate Asia, Chamaecyparis obtusa (commonly known as Hinoki Cypress or Hinoki False Cypress) is a coniferous tree belonging to the Cupressaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Conifer
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Japan, Taiwan
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)
Korea
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms