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East Himalayan Yew

Taxus wallichiana

Endangered

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 wallichiana (East Himalayan Yew)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese Ximalaya Hongdoushan
Hindi Thuner

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

Genus Taxus — 11 Species

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Eibe
Taxus baccata
VU 🐾
Japanese Yew
Taxus cuspidata
NE 🐾
Canadian Yew
Taxus brevifolia
NT 🐾
Chinese Yew
Taxus chinensis
EN 🐾
West Himalayan Yew
Taxus contorta
EN 🐾
American Yew
Taxus canadensis
LC
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East Himalayan Yew
Taxus wallichiana
EN
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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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