Taxus × media
Taxus media
Taxus × media, commonly known as the hybrid yew, is a versatile evergreen shrub prized in ornamental gardening for its dense, dark foliage. While many yew species contain potent alkaloids, this hybrid is celebrated for its resilience and sculptural form, making it a staple in formal hedges and landscapes.
- Scientific name: Taxus × media
- Family: Taxaceae
- Native range: Not available
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Pinidae. Within the order Pinales, it is classified in the family Taxaceae and the genus Taxus. As a hybrid, Taxus × media represents a specific taxonomic intersection within this lineage.
| 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 by several names depending on the region and language, is referred to as Cis pośredni in Polish, while in German it is commonly called Taxus × media. In Arabic, it is identified as طقسوس متوسط, and in both Spanish and German, its botanical designation Taxus × media is frequently utilized as its common identifier.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pl | Cis pośredni | Wikidata |
| da | Taxus x media | Wikidata |
| ar | طقسوس متوسط | Wikidata |
| de | Taxus ×media | Wikidata |
| es | Taxus ×media | Wikidata |
| it | Taxus ×media | Wikidata |
| fr | Taxus ×media | Wikidata |
| vi | Taxus media | Wikidata |
| bg | Taxus ×media | Wikidata |
| ru | Taxus ×media | Wikidata |
Plant Parts
This plant, Taxus × media, is a hybrid cultivar often studied in biotechnological research for its ability to produce valuable secondary metabolites. In laboratory settings, researchers frequently focus on the development of its roots to study the biosynthesis of taxanes. Specifically, the induction of hairy roots through Agrobacterium rhizogenes-mediated transformation allows for the stable expression of medicinal compounds. By utilizing these hairy root cultures, scientists can efficiently produce high concentrations of bioactive molecules in a controlled environment, bypassing the long growth cycles required by the mature plant.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hairy roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hairy Root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Taxus × media has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include paclitaxel, MIX, baccatin III, flavonoid, methyl jasmonate.
- Total chemicals
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| paclitaxel | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| MIX | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| baccatin III | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methyl jasmonate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| steroids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stigmasterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| taxane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| taxoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Taxus × media has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Taxus × media has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include tumors.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| tumors | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |