Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
fragrans
ID:
595655

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Karst. & Triana

Source:
cmp

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Nuev. Jen. Esp. : 24 (1854 publ. 1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000594987



Common Names

  • Cephalotomandra fragrans
  • Fragrant Cephalotomandra
  • Fragrant Cephalotaxus


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Description

Cephalotomandra fragrans (also called Fragrant Cephalotomandra, among many other common names) is a species of conifer in the Cephalotaxaceae family. It is native to China and Taiwan. It is an evergreen tree or shrub that grows in montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cephalotomandra fragrans is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a source of food for birds and other wildlife. The leaves of this plant can be used to make a tea that has medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cephalotomandra fragrans has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, ovate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cephalotomandra fragrans is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m (10 ft) in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Cephalotomandra fragrans

Cephalotomandra fragrans is native to Mexico and Central America.

Cephalotomandra fragrans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cephalotomandra fragrans?

Cephalotomandra fragrans

What is the common name of Cephalotomandra fragrans?

Fragrant Plum Yew

What is the natural habitat of Cephalotomandra fragrans?

It is native to the Himalayas and Southeast Asia

Species in the Cephalotomandra genus

Species in the Nyctaginaceae family

Abronia alba, Abronia alpina, Abronia ameliae, Abronia ammophila, Abronia angustifolia, Abronia argillosa, Abronia bigelovii, Abronia bolackii, Abronia carnea, Abronia crux-maltae, Abronia elliptica, Abronia fragrans, Abronia gracilis, Abronia latifolia, Abronia macrocarpa, Abronia maritima, Abronia mellifera, Abronia micrantha, Abronia minor, Abronia nana, Abronia nealleyi, Abronia parviflora, Abronia pogonantha, Abronia turbinata, Abronia umbellata, Abronia villosa, Abronia insularis, Abronia neurophylla, Abronia platyphylla, Abronia variabilis, Acleisanthes acutifolia, Acleisanthes angustifolia, Acleisanthes anisophylla, Acleisanthes chenopodioides, Acleisanthes crassifolia, Acleisanthes diffusa, Acleisanthes lanceolata, Acleisanthes longiflora, Acleisanthes nana, Acleisanthes nevadensis, Acleisanthes obtusa, Acleisanthes palmeri, Acleisanthes parvifolia, Acleisanthes purpusiana, Acleisanthes somalensis, Acleisanthes undulata, Acleisanthes wrightii, Allionia choisyi, Allionia incarnata, Allionia viscida,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2709779: Based on the initial data import
José Jerónimo Triana (1828-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Triana' in the authors string.
Gustav Karl Wilhelm Hermann Karsten (1817-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Karst.' in the authors string.