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West Himalayan Yew

Taxus contorta

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (พืช)
Phylum
Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class
Pinopsida (Conifers)
Order
Pinales (Pines & Allies)
Family
Taxaceae
Genus
Taxus
Species
Taxus contorta (West Himalayan Yew)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese Mi ye hong dou shan
Hindi Thuner

Similar Species in Taxus

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

Genus Taxus — 11 Species

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