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Dwarf Yew

Taxus cuspidata var. nana · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Dwarf Yew, scientifically known as Taxus cuspidata var. nana, is a compact, ornamental evergreen valued for its dense foliage. While primarily used in landscaping, members of the Taxus genus contain potent alkaloids. These bioactive compounds hold significant interest in pharmacology, particularly in the development of advanced cancer treatments.

Family
Taxaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Dwarf Yew
Scientific synonyms
Taxus Cuspidata Subsp. Nana · Taxus Cuspidata Var. Compacta · 3 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Taxus cuspidata var. nana

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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
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 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
Russian Far East Primorye
Russian Far East Sakhalin
Eastern Asia Japan
Eastern Asia Korea

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Taxus cuspidata var. nana has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Taxuspinanane A, Taxuspinanane B.

Chemicals reported in Taxus cuspidata var. nana
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Taxuspinanane A 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Taxuspinanane B 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Taxuspinanane A

  1. Journal of natural products

Taxuspinanane B

  1. Journal of natural products