Taxus contorta Griff.

Also known as: West Himalayan Yew

Taxus contorta Griff.

Taxus contorta Griff.

Quick Facts

Also Known As

West Himalayan Yew

Family

Taxaceae

IUCN Status

Endangered
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Native Information

Western and Central himalayas (indian- Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand )Nepal, Afghanistan, Pakistan.

Habitat

Habitat of Taxus contorta Griff.

Habit

Evergreen conifer, 8-15m; needle like leaves; reddish-brown bark;produce small seeds with red arils around seeds; slow growing.

Uses

Uses of Taxus contorta Griff.

Medicinal - source of taxol (anticancer compound); timber for carving; ornamental ;supports forest biodiversity.

Seed

Seed of Taxus contorta Griff.

Fruit

Fruit of Taxus contorta Griff.

Leaves

Leaves of Taxus contorta Griff.

Bark

Bark of Taxus contorta Griff.