Status:
valid
Authors:
Spjut
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 1: 222. (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510441
Common Names
- Taxus Florinii
- Florinii Taxus
- Florinii's Taxus
Description
Taxus florinii (also called Florin's Yew, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized evergreen shrub with an upright habit. It is native to Mexico and is found in tropical and subtropical rainforest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Taxus florinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taxus florinii is yellow and has a red center. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taxus florinii is a perennial evergreen shrub that is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Taxus florinii
Taxus florinii can be found in the forests of South East Asia.
Taxus florinii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taxus florinii?
Taxus florinii
What is the family of Taxus florinii?
Taxaceae
What is the common name of Taxus florinii?
Florin's Yew
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,