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Japanese yew

Podocarpus macrophyllus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil, Mexico, and United States.

🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇽 Mexico

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class
Pinopsida (Conifers)
Order
Pinales (Koniferen)
Family
Podocarpaceae
Genus
Podocarpus
Species
Podocarpus macrophyllus (Japanese yew)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Kusamaki
Chinese Luo han song
Portuguese pinheirinho

Similar Species in Podocarpus

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Blue Mountain Yacca
Podocarpus urbanii
Critically Endangered
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British Honduras yellowwood
Podocarpus guatemalensis
Vulnerable
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Broad-leaved Brown Pine
Podocarpus dispermus
Least Concern
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Broad-leaved Yellowwood
Podocarpus latifolius
Least Concern
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Brown Pine
Podocarpus neriifolius
Least Concern
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Pino Blanco
Podocarpus parlatorei
Near Threatened
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Falcate Yellowwood
Podocarpus henkelii
Endangered
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Alpine Totara
Podocarpus nivalis
Least Concern
View all species in Podocarpus →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Japanese yew?
The scientific name of Japanese yew is Podocarpus macrophyllus. It belongs to the genus Podocarpus.
What is the conservation status of Japanese yew?
Japanese yew (Podocarpus macrophyllus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Japanese yew live?
Japanese yew is found in Distributed across Brazil, Mexico, and United States.. Countries include Brazil, Mexico, United States.
What family does Japanese yew belong to?
Japanese yew (Podocarpus macrophyllus) belongs to the genus Podocarpus, which is part of the taxonomic family Podocarpaceae.
Is Japanese yew endangered?
No, Japanese yew (Podocarpus macrophyllus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Japanese yew belong to?
Japanese yew (Podocarpus macrophyllus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Japanese yew?
The closest relatives of Japanese yew in the genus Podocarpus include Alpine Totara, Blue Mountain Yacca, British Honduras yellowwood, Broad-leaved Brown Pine, Broad-leaved Yellowwood.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Podocarpus — 20 Species

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Alpine Totara
Podocarpus nivalis
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Blue Mountain Yacca
Podocarpus urbanii
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British Honduras yellowwood
Podocarpus guatemalensis
VU 🐾
Broad-leaved Brown Pine
Podocarpus dispermus
LC 🐾
Broad-leaved Yellowwood
Podocarpus latifolius
LC 🐾
Brown Pine
Podocarpus neriifolius
LC 🐾
Pino Blanco
Podocarpus parlatorei
NT 🐾
Falcate Yellowwood
Podocarpus henkelii
EN
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Japanese yew
Podocarpus macrophyllus
LC
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totara
Podocarpus totara
LC 🐾
Plum pine
Podocarpus elatus
LC 🐾
olive-leaf podoberry
Podocarpus oleifolius
VU 🐾
Needle-leaved Totara
Podocarpus acutifolius
LC 🐾
Hall's Totara
Podocarpus laetus
LC 🐾
St. Ann Yacca
Podocarpus purdieanus
EN 🐾
Emu Berry
Podocarpus drouynianus
LC 🐾
Willow-leaf Podocarp
Podocarpus salignus
VU 🐾
Breede River Yellowwood
Podocarpus elongatus
LC 🐾
Mountain Plum Pine
Podocarpus lawrencei
LC 🐾
cloud podocarp
Podocarpus nubigenus
NT
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