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Chinese Yew

Taxus chinensis

Endangered

About

The Chinese Yew (Taxus chinensis) is a species in the genus Taxus. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class
Pinopsida (Conifers)
Order
Pinales (Koniferen)
Family
Taxaceae
Genus
Taxus
Species
Taxus chinensis (Chinese Yew)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese Hong Dou Shan
Vietnamese Thong do Bac

Similar Species in Taxus

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Eibe
Taxus baccata
Vulnerable
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Japanese Yew
Taxus cuspidata
Not Evaluated
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Canadian Yew
Taxus brevifolia
Near Threatened
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West Himalayan Yew
Taxus contorta
Endangered
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Florida Yew
Taxus floridana
Critically Endangered
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American Yew
Taxus canadensis
Least Concern
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Hybrid yew
Taxus media
Not Evaluated
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Mesoamerican Yew
Taxus globosa
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Chinese Yew?
The scientific name of Chinese Yew is Taxus chinensis. It belongs to the genus Taxus.
What is the conservation status of Chinese Yew?
Chinese Yew (Taxus chinensis) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Chinese Yew belong to?
Chinese Yew (Taxus chinensis) belongs to the genus Taxus, which is part of the taxonomic family Taxaceae.
Is Chinese Yew endangered?
Yes, Chinese Yew (Taxus chinensis) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Chinese Yew belong to?
Chinese Yew (Taxus chinensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Chinese Yew?
The closest relatives of Chinese Yew in the genus Taxus include Eibe, Japanese Yew, Canadian Yew, West Himalayan Yew, American Yew.

Genus Taxus — 11 Species

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Eibe
Taxus baccata
VU 🐾
Japanese Yew
Taxus cuspidata
NE 🐾
Canadian Yew
Taxus brevifolia
NT
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Chinese Yew
Taxus chinensis
EN
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West Himalayan Yew
Taxus contorta
EN 🐾
American Yew
Taxus canadensis
LC 🐾
East Himalayan Yew
Taxus wallichiana
EN 🐾
Hybrid yew
Taxus media
NE 🐾
Mesoamerican Yew
Taxus globosa
EN 🐾
Maire's Yew
Taxus mairei
VU 🐾
Florida Yew
Taxus floridana
CR
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