Taiwan Catkin Yew
Amentotaxus formosana H.L.Li
Amentotaxus formosana, known as the Taiwan Catkin Yew, is a conifer in the Taxaceae family. It is a small tree reaching up to 10 m in height, with a slender trunk. The species was first described in 1952 by H.L. Li and is native to Taiwan.
Description
Amentotaxus formosana is a member of the Taxaceae family, previously classified as a variant of Amentotaxus argotaenia. It is found in Taiwan and is characterized by its modest size and slender trunk. The species was formally described in 1952.
Other common names
Taiwan Catkin Yew
Distribution
TW · Global · Taiwan
Synonyms
Amentotaxus yunnanensis var. formosana
