Biology:Cephalotaxus wilsoniana
| Cephalotaxus wilsoniana | |
|---|---|
| |
Scientific classification 
| |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Gymnospermae |
| Division: | Pinophyta |
| Class: | Pinopsida |
| Order: | Cupressales |
| Family: | Taxaceae |
| Genus: | Cephalotaxus |
| Species: | C. wilsoniana
|
| Binomial name | |
| Cephalotaxus wilsoniana Hayata
| |
Cephalotaxus wilsoniana is a species of coniferous tree in the yew family, Taxaceae. Its common names include Taiwan plum yew, Taiwan cow's-tail pine,[2] and Wilson plum yew. It is endemic to Taiwan,[1] scattered in montane forests at altitudes of 1400-2700 meters.[3] Cephalotaxus wilsoniana is mostly dioecious, because it's scattered with broad-leaved trees, the fecundity is not strong. In addition, the seed maturity period is very long. Germination and growth are also slow. Therefore, Cephalotaxus wilsoniana is not a common tree species in Taiwan.
This taxon is sometimes considered to be a variety of Cephalotaxus harringtonii.[1]
This conifer grows up to 9 meters tall with drooping branches and reddish brown flaky bark. It grows in scattered populations in the woodlands of Taiwan. It is sometimes cultivated in local gardens.[2]
The wood of Cephalotaxus wilsoniana is light yellowish brown with dense structure and excellent quality, which can be used for construction, furniture, agricultural appliances. A variety of plant alkaloids can be extracted from leaves, branches, roots and seeds.[3]
The buds/new branches at the front end of each branch are often three.
The stomata on the back of the leaf form two light green bands.
Female inflorescence
"Naked seed"
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Yang, Y. & Luscombe, D 2013. Cephalotaxus harringtonii var. wilsoniana. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2015.2. Downloaded on 01 September 2015.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Cephalotaxus wilsoniana. The Gymnosperm Database.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Cephalotaxus wilsoniana Hayata" (in zh). Flora Reipublicae Popularis Sinicae. http://www.iplant.cn/info/Cephalotaxus%20wilsoniana?t=z.
Wikidata ☰ Q1762206 entry
 |  |
