Taxus mairei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lemée & H.Lév.) S.Y.Hu
Source:
wcs
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Ill. Native Introd. Lign. Pl. Taiwan 1: 16. (1960)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000459404
Common Names
- Taxus mairei
- Maire's Taxus
- Maire's Taxus Tree
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- Taxus kingstonii Spjut [valid]
Description
Taxus mairei (also called 'Maire's 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 East Asia, where it is found in China, Japan, and Taiwan. It is found in forests, as well as in disturbed habitats such as roadsides and secondary forests.
Uses & Benefits
Taxus mairei 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 mairei is small and yellow. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Taxus mairei 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 mairei
Taxus mairei is native to the temperate regions of East Asia, particularly in China and Japan.
Taxus mairei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taxus mairei?
Taxus mairei
What is the common name of Taxus mairei?
Maire's Yew
What is the habitat of Taxus mairei?
It is found in moist, shady forests in the eastern United States.
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
Augustin Abel Hector Léveillé (1864-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Lév.' in the authors string.
Shiu-Ying Hu (1910-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Y.Hu' in the authors string.
Albert Marie Victor Lemée (1872-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lemee' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Taxus mairei (Lemée & H.Lév.) S.Y.Hu: Placement according to April 2023 Classification