Taxus phytonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Spjut
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 1: 237. (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510447
Common Names
- Taxus Phytonii
- Phytonii Taxus
- Phytonii's Taxus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Taxus phytonii (also called Phyton's Yew, among many other common names) is a species of yew native to western North America. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree, growing to 10 m tall. The leaves are needle-like, dark green above and yellow-green below.
Uses & Benefits
Taxus phytonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Taxus phytonii are small, yellow-green in color and have four petals. The seeds are small and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Taxus phytonii 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 phytonii
Taxus phytonii is native to the Himalayas and can be found in moist, shady forests at elevations of up to 4,000 meters.
Taxus phytonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taxus phytonii?
Taxus phytonii
What type of plant is Taxus phytonii?
Taxus phytonii is a coniferous tree.
Where does Taxus phytonii grow?
Taxus phytonii is native to the 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
Richard Wayne Spjut (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spjut' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Taxus phytonii Spjut: Placement according to April 2023 Classification