Taxus wallichiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Zucc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
Abh. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. 3: 803. (1843)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000409081
Common Names
- Wallich's Yew
- Wallich Yew
- Wallich's Taxus
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- Taxus yunnanensis W.C.Cheng & L.K.Fu [valid]
- Taxus sumatrana rehderiana Silba [invalid]
Description
Taxus wallichiana (also called Wallich's Yew, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to the mountains of the western United States and Canada. It has a pyramidal shape with a dense canopy of short, dark green needles. It is found in moist, well-drained soils in coniferous forests and can tolerate partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Taxus wallichiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Taxus wallichiana are small, yellow-green and inconspicuous. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, dark green and conical in shape.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Taxus wallichiana is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 20 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and soil that is moist but well-drained. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and cuttings should be taken in the summer.
Where to Find Taxus wallichiana
Taxus wallichiana is native to the Himalayas and can be found in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet.
Taxus wallichiana FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Taxus wallichiana?
Taxus wallichiana is found in the mountains of Japan and Korea.
What is the size of Taxus wallichiana?
Taxus wallichiana typically grows to a height of 10-15 m.
What is the flowering period of Taxus wallichiana?
Taxus wallichiana flowers from April to June.
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
Joseph Gerhard Zuccarini (1797-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zucc.' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Taxus wallichiana Zucc.: Placement according to April 2023 Classification