Taxus cuspidata var. cuspidata
Taxus cuspidata var. cuspidata, commonly known as the Japanese Yew, is a significant evergreen conifer valued in traditional medicine. While containing potent alkaloids like taxines, which require careful handling, it has historical importance in pharmacology. This resilient species is studied for its complex chemical profile and unique therapeutic potential.
- Scientific name: Taxus cuspidata var. cuspidata
- Family: Taxaceae
- Native range: Europe
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Pinidae | WCVP |
| Order | Pinales | WCVP |
| Family | Taxaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Taxus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Taxus cuspidata var. cuspidata, is known by various names depending on the region and language. In English, it is commonly referred to as the Japanese yew, while in Japanese, it is known as ichii. In Chinese, it is called ya tai.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Europe | Baltic States | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Kuril Is. | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | New York | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Vermont | WCVP |