Taxus mairei
Taxus mairei ex
Taxus mairei, commonly known as Maire's yew, is a distinctive coniferous evergreen native to the mountainous regions of China. Renowned for its elegant, dense foliage and ornamental value, this species belongs to the Taxaceae family. It is studied for its potential pharmacological properties and its role in forest ecology.
- Scientific name: Taxus mairei
- Family: Taxaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Pinidae, it is classified under the order Pinales and the family Taxaceae. Finally, it is identified by its genus, Taxus.
| 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 mairei, is referred to by various common names depending on the language. In Chinese, it is known as 南方红豆杉, a name used consistently across different regional standards including zh, zh-cn, zh-tw, and zh-hans. In English, the species is commonly identified as Taxus mairei ex.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 南方红豆杉 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 南方红豆杉 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 南方红豆杉 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 南方红豆杉 | Wikidata |
| en | Taxus mairei ex | Wikidata |
| en | Maire's yew | Wikidata |
| zh | 美丽红豆杉 | Wikidata |
| zh | 南方红豆杉 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several key regions of East Asia. In mainland China, its presence is noted throughout the South-Central and North-Central territories. It can also be found growing in the Southeast regions of China. Furthermore, the species is located on the island of Hainan. Finally, its geographical range extends to the island of Taiwan within Eastern Asia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Taxus mairei, contains various components that are studied for their unique phytochemical profiles. The most significant medicinal interest often lies in the leaves, which are known to contain bioactive compounds, though care must be taken as many parts of the yew family are toxic. While the stems and twigs provide the structural framework of the species, they are also analyzed for secondary metabolites. Furthermore, the seeds and the whole plant are frequently examined in botanical research to understand the distribution of alkaloids throughout its anatomy.- Total parts
- 16
- Scientific sources
- 24
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| seeds | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| leaves | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| whole plant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| twigs | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seedlings | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| needles | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf sections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Taxus mairei has 55 reported phytochemicals identified across 66 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include taxol, paclitaxel, 10-deacetyl baccatin III, flavonoid, taxezopidine G.
- Total chemicals
- 55
- Scientific sources
- 66
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| taxol | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| paclitaxel | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| 10-deacetyl baccatin III | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| taxezopidine G | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| taxinine A | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| taxoid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1-deoxybaccatin VI | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1-deoxypaclitaxel | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 10-DAB III | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Taxus mairei has 2 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antineoplastic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antineoplastic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Taxus mairei has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, tumor cell lines.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tumor cell lines | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |