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Taxus sumatrana
Also called Chinese yew, Himalayan Yew, East Himalayan Yew
Taxus sumatrana, the Sumatran or Taiwan yew, is a large evergreen shrub or small tree from Asian highlands, closely related to Taxus wallichiana. It grows slowly and is best kept in cool, partly shaded conditions with moist but well-drained soil.
Taxus sumatrana, or the Sumatran yew, is a large evergreen shrub and one of the eight species of yew. Its taxonomic namesake is indicative of the species being found in Indonesia (specifically, the island of Sumatra); however, T. sumatrana is also found in a number of South and Southeast Asian countries, including parts of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Indochina, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Tibet. Given this broad geographical range, it is also known as the Taiwan yew, the Chinese yew, as well as the East Himalayan yew. Plants of the World Online recognizes T. sumatrana as a synonym of Taxus wallichiana.
T. sumatrana is typically found at elevations ranging from 400 to 3,100 m and mainly in subtropical forests or on highland ridges. It is a government-protected species in Taroko National Park in Taiwan.
The wood is suitable as timber, but it grows very slow to be financially viable.
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Pet safety from the ASPCA toxic and non-toxic plant lists.
