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Cephalotaxus harringtonia var. wilsoniana
Also called Taiwan Plum Yew, Wilson Plum Yew
Cephalotaxus harringtonii var. wilsoniana, commonly known as Taiwan plum yew, Taiwan cow's-tail pine, and Wilson plum yew, is an endangered variety of conifer in the family Cephalotaxaceae, endemic to Taiwan.
In the U.S., cultivation of the variety Cephaltaxus harringtonia var. wilsoniana is limited to only a few nurseries.
The Taiwan plum yew is endemic to the island of Taiwan, scattered in montane forests at altitudes of 1,400–2,700 m (4,600–8,900 ft). They grow as small trees or bushes in the understories of wet subtropical forests or warm-temperate forests. This variety grows in mixed deciduous and evergreen forests and prefers locations with light to full shade. It is found at elevations of 1,500 to 2,000 meters. However, the distribution is unclear with Kitamura (author of the current name) indicating that it is also found in China, Korea and Japan. Possibly the major reason for this confusion is that a major European taxonomic authority, Plants of the World online, considers it a synonym of C. harringtonia.
The wood is used for fire and medicinal purposes. The seeds from female cones are also collected for oil. It is increasingly used in medicine due to the anticancer compounds found in the vegetative tissues and seeds. Experiments have been conducted with ester alkaloids, but no therapeutic applications have been announced.
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