Taxus canadensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Marshall
Source:
wcs
Year:
1785
Citation Micro:
Arbust. Amer. 150. (1785)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000459412
Common Names
- Taxus canadensis
- Canadian Taxus
- Canadian Taxus Tree
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- Taxus baccata minor Michx. [valid]
- Taxus minor (Michx.) Britton [valid]
Description
Taxus canadensis (also called 'Canadian Yew', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Taxaceae. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree, usually growing up to 10 m tall. It is native to North America, where it is found in Canada and the United States. It is found in forests, as well as in disturbed habitats such as roadsides and secondary forests.
Uses & Benefits
Taxus canadensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in herbal medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taxus canadensis is small and yellow. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Taxus canadensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the cold frame for at least their first winter. Plant out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 5 - 8cm with a heel, July/August in a frame. Plant out in the following spring.
Where to Find Taxus canadensis
Taxus canadensis is native to the temperate regions of North America, particularly in Canada and the United States.
Taxus canadensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taxus canadensis?
Taxus canadensis
What is the common name of Taxus canadensis?
Canadian yew
What is the natural range of Taxus canadensis?
Eastern North America
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
Humphry Marshall (1722-1801): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marshall' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Taxus canadensis Marshall: Placement according to April 2023 Classification