Oliver's Plum Yew
Cephalotaxus oliveri · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Oliver's Plum Yew, scientifically known as Cephalotaxus oliveiri, is a rare, slow-growing conifer native to the mountainous regions of Taiwan. Valued in ethnobotany, it holds significant medicinal potential due to its complex alkaloids. Researchers study this species for its bioactive compounds, which may offer promising pharmacological properties.
- Family
- Cephalotaxaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Oliver'S Plum Yew · Oliver'S Plum-Yew
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Common Names
- Oliver's Plum Yew
- Oliver's Plum-Yew
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Cephalotaxus oliveriTaxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further organized under the subclass Pinidae and the order Pinales, falling into the family Cephalotaxaceae. Finally, its taxonomic placement is completed within the genus Cephalotaxus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Pinidae | WCVP |
| Order | Pinales | WCVP |
| Family | Cephalotaxaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cephalotaxus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is native to specific regions within the country of China. Its geographical range is primarily concentrated in the South-Central part of the nation. Additionally, it can be found growing throughout the Southeast region of China. These two distinct areas define the natural habitat where the species thrives. Consequently, its distribution is limited to these specific southern and central Chinese provinces.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Cephalotaxus oliveri has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include harringtonine, homoharringtonine.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| harringtonine | International journal of molecular sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| homoharringtonine | International journal of molecular sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cephalotaxus oliveri has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include leucocythemia.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leucocythemia | International journal of molecular sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |