Taxus calcicola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.M.Gao & Mich.Möller
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Taxon 62(6): 1174. (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338205
Common Names
- Taxus calcicola
- Calcicola Taxus
- Calcicola Yew
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Taxus calcicola (also called Calcium Taxus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Japan. It has small, needle-like leaves and small yellow flowers. It is commonly found in rocky areas and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Taxus calcicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat fever, digestive issues, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Taxus calcicola has small, yellow-green flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Taxus calcicola is a shrub that is native to the temperate forests of North America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining potting mix and kept at a temperature of 10-15°C. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings at a temperature of 10-15°C and keep the soil moist but not wet.
Where to Find Taxus calcicola
Taxus calcicola is native to the mountains of Japan.
Taxus calcicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taxus calcicola?
Taxus calcicola
What is the common name of Taxus calcicola?
Calcicola Yew
What is the natural habitat of Taxus calcicola?
It is native to the mountains of central and southern Japan
Species in the Taxus 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
Michael Möller (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mich.Möller' in the authors string.
Lian Ming Gao: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.M.Gao' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Taxus calcicola L.M.Gao & Mich.Möller: Placement according to April 2023 Classification