Taxus floridana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Nutt. ex. Chapm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1860
Citation Micro:
Fl. S. U.S. 436. (1860)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000408623
Common Names
- Taxus Floridana
- Florida Yew
- Floridana Taxus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Taxus floridana (also called Florida yew, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub or tree native to the southeastern United States. It is a slow-growing coniferous tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is found in forests, woodlands, and shrublands, often in moist and shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Taxus floridana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a hedge plant and as a windbreak. It can also be used in bonsai.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taxus floridana is small and yellow-green. The seed is a small, round, yellow-brown nut. The seedlings are small and have yellow-green needles.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Taxus floridana is a hardy evergreen conifer that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and should be kept in a moist, shady location until they have rooted. Layering can be done in late summer or early autumn and should be kept moist until the roots have developed.
Where to Find Taxus floridana
Taxus floridana is native to North America and can be found in temperate forests.
Taxus floridana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taxus floridana?
Taxus floridana
What is the common name of Taxus floridana?
Florida Yew
What is the natural habitat of Taxus floridana?
Forests and mountain slopes
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
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.
Alvan Wentworth Chapman (1809-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chapm.' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Taxus floridana Nutt. ex. Chapm.: Placement according to April 2023 Classification