Status:
valid
Authors:
Siebold & Zucc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Abh. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. 4(3): 232. (1846)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000408609
Common Names
- Taxus Cuspidata
- Japanese Yew
- Cuspidata Taxus
Synonyms
- Taxus caespitosa Nakai [valid]
- Taxus caespitosa angustifolia Spjut [valid]
- Taxus caespitosa latifolia (Pilg.) Spjut [valid]
Description
Taxus cuspidata (also called 'Japanese Yew' or 'Japanese Yew Tree', among many other common names) is a medium-sized evergreen coniferous tree native to Japan and East Asia. It grows in wetland habitats, such as swamps, marshes, and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Taxus cuspidata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Taxus cuspidata var. nana Rehder
Taxus cuspidata var. cuspidata
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Taxus cuspidata has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne in drooping clusters. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings have a single, straight stem with a tuft of long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taxus cuspidata is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 4 m (13 ft). It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in the fall or early spring. Cuttings can also be taken from young branches in the spring or summer.
Where to Find Taxus cuspidata
Taxus cuspidata is native to East Asia and is found in moist forests and along riverbanks. It can also be found in parts of India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.
Taxus cuspidata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taxus cuspidata?
Taxus cuspidata
What is the common name of Taxus cuspidata?
Japanese Yew
What is the natural habitat of Taxus cuspidata?
Forests and mountain slopes
Species in the Taxus genus
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,
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,