Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Araucariales
Genus:
Species:
formosensis
ID:
381627

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dummer) C.N.Page

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 45: 382. (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000380959



Common Names

  • Formosensis Nageia
  • Formosensis Plum Yew
  • Formosensis Yew


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Synonyms

  • Nageia nankoensis (Hayata) R.R.Mill [valid]
  • Nageia nagi koshuensis (Kaneh.) D.Z.Fu [valid]
  • Nageia nagi formosensis (Dummer) Silba [valid]
  • Podocarpus nankoensis Hayata [valid]
  • Podocarpus formosensis Dummer [valid]
  • Podocarpus koshunensis (Kaneh.) Kaneh. [valid]
  • Decussocarpus nagi formosensis (Dummer) Silba [valid]
  • Podocarpus nagi koshuensis Kaneh. [valid]
  • Podocarpus formosensis koshuensis (Kaneh.) Merr. & Yamam. [valid]

Description

Nageia formosensis (also called Japanese cypress, among many other common names) is an evergreen coniferous tree native to Japan. It has a conical shape with a straight trunk and horizontal branches. Its leaves are scale-like, and its cones are small and globose. It is found in humid forests and along the edges of streams.

Uses & Benefits

Nageia formosensis is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nageia formosensis has white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nageia formosensis is a species of conifer in the Podocarpaceae family. It is native to China, Taiwan, and Vietnam. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Nageia formosensis

Nageia formosensis is native to Taiwan.

Nageia formosensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nageia formosensis?

Nageia formosensis

What is the common name of Nageia formosensis?

Taiwanese Nageia

What is the natural habitat of Nageia formosensis?

Nageia formosensis is native to Taiwan and is found in humid forests at elevations of 1000-3000m

Species in the Podocarpaceae family

Acmopyle pancheri, Acmopyle sahniana, Afrocarpus dawei, Afrocarpus falcatus, Afrocarpus gracilior, Afrocarpus mannii, Afrocarpus usambarensis, Dacrycarpus cinctus, Dacrycarpus compactus, Dacrycarpus cumingii, Dacrycarpus dacrydioides, Dacrycarpus expansus, Dacrycarpus imbricatus, Dacrycarpus kinabaluensis, Dacrycarpus steupii, Dacrycarpus vieillardii, Dacrydium suprinii, Dacrydium araucarioides, Dacrydium balansae, Dacrydium beccarii, Dacrydium comosum, Dacrydium cornwallianum, Dacrydium cupressinum, Dacrydium elatum, Dacrydium ericoides, Dacrydium gibbsiae, Dacrydium gracile, Dacrydium guillauminii, Dacrydium leptophyllum, Dacrydium lycopodioides, Dacrydium magnum, Dacrydium medium, Dacrydium nausoriense, Dacrydium nidulum, Dacrydium novoguineense, Dacrydium pectinatum, Dacrydium spathoides, Dacrydium xanthandrum, Dacrydium tenuifolium, Dacrydium vieillardii, Falcatifolium angustum, Falcatifolium falciforme, Falcatifolium gruezoi, Falcatifolium papuanum, Falcatifolium sleumeri, Falcatifolium taxoides, Falcatifolium falcatum, Halocarpus bidwillii, Halocarpus biformis, Halocarpus kirkii,

References

Christopher Nigel Page (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.N.Page' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for:wfo-0000380959: Placement according to April 2023 Classification