Taxus sumatrana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Miq.) de Laub.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Kalikasan 7: 151. (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000459490
Common Names
- Taxus sumatrana
- Japanese Yew
- Chinese Yew
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- Podocarpus celebicus Hemsl. [valid]
- Cephalotaxus celebica Warb. [valid]
- Cephalotaxus sumatrana Miq. [valid]
Description
Taxus sumatrana (also called Sumatran Yew, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree that grows up to 10 meters tall. It is native to Indonesia and is often found in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Taxus sumatrana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal herb to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taxus sumatrana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, long, thin leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Taxus sumatrana is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It is best grown in partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Taxus sumatrana
Taxus sumatrana is native to Indonesia.
Taxus sumatrana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taxus sumatrana?
Taxus sumatrana
What is the common name of Taxus sumatrana?
Sumatran yew
What is the natural habitat of Taxus sumatrana?
Forests, woodlands, and shrublands
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
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
David John de Laubenfels (1925-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Laub.' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Taxus sumatrana (Miq.) de Laub.: Placement according to April 2023 Classification