Cephalotaxus wilsoniana
Appearance
Cephalotaxus wilsoniana | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Gymnospermae |
Division: | Pinophyta |
Class: | Pinopsida |
Order: | Cupressales |
Family: | Taxaceae |
Genus: | Cephalotaxus |
Species: | C. wilsoniana
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Binomial name | |
Cephalotaxus wilsoniana |
Cephalotaxus wilsoniana is a species of coniferous tree in the yew family, Taxaceae. Its common names include Taiwan plum yew, Taiwan cow's-tail pine,[2] and Wilson plum yew. It is endemic to Taiwan.[1]
This taxon is sometimes considered to be a variety of Cephalotaxus harringtonii.[1]
This conifer grows up to 9 meters tall with drooping branches and reddish brown flaky bark. It grows in scattered populations in the woodlands of Taiwan. It is sometimes cultivated in local gardens.[2]
References
- ^ a b c Yang, Y. & Luscombe, D 2013. Cephalotaxus harringtonii var. wilsoniana. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2015.2. Downloaded on 01 September 2015.
- ^ a b Cephalotaxus wilsoniana. The Gymnosperm Database.