Pseudotaxus chienii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cupressales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chienii
ID:
476577
Status:
valid
Authors:
(W.C.Cheng) W.C.Cheng
Source:
wcs
Year:
1947
Citation Micro:
Res. Notes Forest. Inst. Natl. Centr. Univ. Nanking, Dendrol. Ser. 1: 1. (1947)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475909
Common Names
- Pseudotaxus chienii
- Chienii Pseudotaxus
- Pseudotaxus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pseudotaxus chienii (also called 'Chien's Pseudotaxus', among many other common names) is a species of conifer in the family Taxaceae. It is native to East Asia and is found in wet, tropical forests. It is a small tree, growing up to 10 m tall, with needle-like leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudotaxus chienii is a climbing shrub that is often used as a decorative plant. It is also used in landscaping and can be grown in containers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pseudotaxus chienii is a small, yellowish-green cone-like structure. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and conical in shape.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pseudotaxus chienii is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be cultivated in USDA hardiness zones 10-12. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Pseudotaxus chienii
Pseudotaxus chienii is native to China, where it can be found in the provinces of Fujian, Guangxi, and Yunnan.
Pseudotaxus chienii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseudotaxus chienii?
Pseudotaxus chienii
What is the common name of Pseudotaxus chienii?
Chien's False Yew
What is the habitat of Pseudotaxus chienii?
It is found in montane forests and woodlands
Species in the Pseudotaxus genus
Species in the Taxaceae family
Amentotaxus argotaenia, Amentotaxus assamica, Amentotaxus formosana, Amentotaxus poilanei, Amentotaxus yunnanensis, Amentotaxus hekouensis, Austrotaxus spicata, Pseudotaxus chienii, Taxus cuspidata, Taxus floridana, Taxus contorta, Taxus brevifolia, Taxus baccata, Taxus wallichiana, Taxus globosa, Taxus mairei, Taxus canadensis, Taxus sumatrana, Taxus florinii, Taxus calcicola, Taxus chinensis, Taxus lambertiana, Taxus phytonii, Torreya nucifera, Torreya californica, Torreya taxifolia, Torreya fargesii, Torreya jackii, Torreya grandis, Torreya parvifolia, Torreya dapanshanica,
References
Wan Chun Cheng (1908-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.C.Cheng' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Pseudotaxus chienii (W.C.Cheng) W.C.Cheng: Placement according to April 2023 Classification