Chinese Yew
Taxus chinensis (Pilg.) Rehder
Taxus chinensis is a species of yew in the family Taxaceae. Commonly known as the Chinese yew, it is native to regions in China including North-Central, South-Central, and Southeast China. The species was first described in 1919.
Description
Taxus chinensis belongs to the genus Taxus and is part of the Taxaceae family. It is found in several parts of China and is sometimes referred to by the same common name as other yew species, such as Taxus celebica or Taxus sumatrana. This species is part of the broader yew group, which is known for its slow growth and longevity.
Other common names
Chinese Yew
Distribution
Global · China North-Central · China South-Central · China Southeast
Synonyms
Taxus baccata var. chinensisTaxus cuspidata var. chinensisTaxus wallichiana var. chinensisTaxus baccata var. sinensisTaxus sumatrana subsp. chinensis
