Class Pinopsida | Division Pinophyta Genus Taxus Rank Species | |
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Similar Taxus cuspidata, Podocarpus macrophyllus, Taxus, Taxaceae, Taxus x media | ||
Taxus chinensis anti cancer plant from china
Taxus chinensis is a species of yew. It is commonly called the Chinese yew, though this term also refers to Taxus celebica or Taxus sumatrana.
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(Taxus celebica), a large, ornamental evergreen shrub or tree of the yew family (Taxaceae), widespread in China at elevations up to 900 meters (3,000 feet). The tree is up to 14 m (46 ft) tall and wide and bushy when cultivated. The leaves are up to 4 centimeters (1 1⁄2 inches) long—broader than those of most other yews—and often end in a very small, sharp point. The underside of each leaf has two broad yellow stripes and is densely covered with minute projections.
Taxifolin can be found in Taxus chinensis var. mairei.
This plant is used against cancer. Paclitaxel or Taxol can be produced. The tree can also be used in many other ways and is under special protection of national and international laws.
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