Cephalotaxus wilsoniana
| Cephalotaxus wilsoniana | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Pinophyta |
| Class: | Pinopsida |
| Order: | Pinales |
| Family: | Cephalotaxaceae |
| Genus: | Cephalotaxus |
| Species: | C. wilsoniana |
| Binomial name | |
| Cephalotaxus wilsoniana Hayata | |
Cephalotaxus wilsoniana is a species of coniferous tree in the plum yew family, Cephalotaxaceae. 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
- 1 2 3 Yang, Y. & Luscombe, D 2013. Cephalotaxus harringtonii var. wilsoniana. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2015.2. Downloaded on 01 September 2015.
- 1 2 Cephalotaxus wilsoniana. The Gymnosperm Database.
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