Taxus cuspidata var. cuspidata
Taxus cuspidata var. cuspidata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Taxus cuspidata var. cuspidata, is a significant evergreen conifer native to East Asia. Renowned for its dense, needle-like foliage, this medicinal plant contains complex alkaloids. Historically utilized in traditional practices, its bioactive compounds are closely studied for their potential therapeutic properties in modern pharmacology.
- Family
- Taxaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Taxus cuspidata var. cuspidataSynonyms
- Taxus cuspidata var. microcarpa
- Taxus cuspidata var. umbraculifera
- Taxus umbraculifera
- Taxus cuspidata var. caespitosa
- Taxus cuspidata var. densa
- Taxus cuspidata var. latifolia
- Taxus caespitosa var. latifolia
- Taxus umbraculifera var. microcarpa
- Taxus cuspidata subsp. biternata
- Taxus cuspidata f. thayerae
- Taxus cuspidata var. minima
- Taxus cuspidata thayerae
- Taxus cuspidata f. densa
- Taxus baccata var. microcarpa
- Taxus biternata
- Taxus caespitosa
- Taxus baccata var. latifolia
- Cephalotaxus umbraculifera
- Taxus cuspidata f. minima
- Taxus cuspidata f. aurescens
- Taxus cuspidata var. luteobaccata
- Taxus cuspidata f. fructu-luteo
- Taxus cuspidata f. luteobaccata
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Pinidae and order Pinales, falling into the family Taxaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Taxus under the specific variety cuspidata var. cuspidata.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Pinidae |
| Order | Pinales |
| Family | Taxaceae |
| Genus | Taxus |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several specific regions of East Asia and Eastern Europe. In Eastern Europe, its presence is noted within the Baltic States. Moving toward the Russian Far East, it can be found inhabiting the Kuril Islands, Sakhalin, and the Primorye region. Additionally, the species extends its range into the Manchuria region of China. Together, these locations define the natural habitat and territorial spread of this particular variety.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Eastern Europe | Baltic States |
| Russian Far East | Kuril Is. |
| Russian Far East | Primorye |
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin |
| China | Manchuria |
| China | China North-Central |
| Eastern Asia | Japan |
| Eastern Asia | Korea |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | New York |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Vermont |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Taxus cuspidata var. cuspidata has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 10-Deacetylbaccatin III.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 10-Deacetylbaccatin III | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
10-Deacetylbaccatin III
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