Taxus cuspidata var. nana
Taxus cuspidata var. nana, commonly known as the dwarf Japanese yew, is a resilient coniferous plant valued in traditional medicine. Renowned for its dense foliage, this variety contains unique alkaloids. It is frequently studied for its potential therapeutic properties, particularly in supporting cellular health and managing various physiological conditions.
- Scientific name: Taxus cuspidata var. nana
- Family: Taxaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Pinidae and order Pinales, it is a member of the Taxaceae family. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Taxus as the variety cuspidata var. nana.
| 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, known scientifically as Taxus cuspidata var. nana, is identified by several distinct common names depending on the language and region. In Japanese, it is frequently referred to as キャラボク or ダイセンキャラボク, while in Chinese, it is commonly called 矮紫杉 or 矮东北红豆杉.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ja | キャラボク | Wikidata |
| zh | 矮紫杉 | Wikidata |
| zh | 矮东北红豆杉 | Wikidata |
| ja | ダイセンキャラボク | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range primarily located within the temperate regions of Eastern Asia. Its distribution includes significant populations found throughout the Russian Far East, specifically in the Primorye and Sakhalin regions. Furthermore, the species is widely documented across the island nation of Japan. It is also commonly identified within the Korean Peninsula. Consequently, these areas represent the primary natural habitats for this particular variety.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Chemicals
Taxus cuspidata var. nana has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include taxuspinanane A, taxuspinanane B.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| taxuspinanane A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| taxuspinanane B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |