{"id":1227892,"date":"2013-12-11T12:02:39","date_gmt":"2013-12-11T12:02:39","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2024-12-24T18:34:14","modified_gmt":"2024-12-24T13:04:14","slug":"taxus-contorta","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/efloraofindia.com\/efi\/taxus-contorta\/","title":{"rendered":"Taxus contorta"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Taxus<\/i> contorta<\/i><\/b> Griff., Itin. Pl. Khasyah Mts. 351 1848<\/i>. (Syn: Taxus<\/i> fuana<\/i><\/span> Nan Li & R.R.Mill, Novon 7: 263 (1997).<\/span><\/a> ; Taxus wallichiana<\/em><\/span> subsp.<\/span> contorta<\/span><\/i> (Griff.) Silba, J. Int. Conifer Preserv. Soc. 17: 24 (2010).<\/span><\/a>) as per WCSP<\/a>;<\/div>\n
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In most of the literature referring to Taxus <\/span>in the Himalayas only one species, Taxus wallichiana,<\/span> is recognized for the entire mountain chain [often referred to as T. baccata<\/span> ssp. wallichiana<\/span> (Zucc.) Pilg.]. More recently, all of the populations occurring from central Nepal westward to northern Pakistan and Afghanistan have been assigned to the relatively recently described species T. fuana <\/span>Nan Li & R.R.Mill (M\u00f6ller et al<\/span>. 2007, Shah et al<\/span>. 2008), which was first known from the Himalayas of SW Xizang [Tibet]. This species has turned out to be synonymous with T. contorta<\/span> Griff., a much earlier name, that has priority and must therefore be used.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

This is the only yew occurring in Afghanistan, Pakistan, northwestern India and western Nepal. It also occurs in the Jilong Xian in Xizang, China.The total extent of occurrence is in excess of 20,000 km<\/span>2<\/sup>. The area of occupancy (AOO) is uncertain, but given that subpopulations are usually small and localized, it is likely to be less than 2,000 km2<\/sup>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
In northwestern India, it occurs in small scattered populations, usually along streams within coniferous forests in Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Uttar Pradesh. It occurs at lower altitudes than in Pakistan (1,700-2,600 m asl), probably due to increased precipitation. In western and central Nepal (ca<\/span> 83\u00b0 30\u2019 E) T. contorta<\/span> occurs in similar situations as in northwest India.<\/span><\/div>\n
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GYMNOSPERMS FORTNIGHT :: Taxus wallichiana from Ghanghariya-NS 03<\/a> : Attachments (5). 5 posts by 3 authors.<\/div>\n
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This gymnosperm was shot near helipad of Ghanghariya during VOF Tour….
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This should be better named as T. contorta<\/i> Griff. as per efi\u00a0link<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Nepali Name :\u00a0\u00a0\u0938\u093f\u0919\u094d\u0917\u0940 <\/strong><\/span>Singee \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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VoF Week: Taxus baccata from Ghangriya near helipad:<\/a>
\nTaxus baccata<\/i> from Ghangriya near helipad
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The Himalayan species is <\/span>T<\/i>axus<\/i> wallichiana<\/i> Zucc. (Syn: <\/span>Taxus<\/i> baccata<\/i> subsp. wallichiana<\/i><\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n

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T. contorta<\/i> Griff. as per another thread<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Taxus contorta
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VoF Week:Taxus wallichiana Zucc. (Syn: Taxus baccata subsp. wallichiana)MN-26-8-12<\/a>:<\/div>\n

Taxus wallichiana<\/i> Zucc. (Syn: Taxus baccata<\/i> subsp. wallichiana<\/i>) – Thanks … for the ID<\/p>\n

along Ghangria – Govind ghat trail<\/span><\/p>\n

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this one most likely has taxol even in its leaves, not just the bark<\/p>\n

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T. contorta<\/i> Griff. as per another thread<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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These fruits (if we call them as fruit, gymnosperms do not produce true fruits) are juicy and edible.<\/span> I have enjoyed them at Ghangaria. ‘Thuner’<\/b> as locally called is an important veterinary medicine also.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Gymnosperms fortnight :: Taxus from Paddar valley SKR08<\/a> : Attachments (1). 3 posts by 3 authors.
\nTaxus <\/i>contorta<\/i> Griff. <\/span>from Paddar valley J&K.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Gymnosperms fortnight :: Taxaceae \u00bb Taxus baccata at Ghangaria :: PKA03:<\/a> : 3 images. 4 posts by 4 authors.<\/div>\n
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This tree was spotted near Ghangaria (En-route Valley of Flowers)..
\n<\/span>Common name: Himalayan Yew
\n<\/b>Bot. name: Taxus baccata
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It sure is a <\/span>Taxus<\/i>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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However, the nomenclature and identity of the western Himalayan Yew (Taxus baccata\/ T. baccata ssp. wallichiana\/ T. wallichiana\/ <\/i>and also T. fauna <\/i>for some time) has been a matter of debate for long and seems to have settled as under:
\nThe eastern Himalayan Yew<\/b> is Taxus wallichiana<\/i> and the western Himalayan Yew<\/b> is now Taxus contorta<\/i>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Yes … West Himalayan Taxus<\/b> should be better named as T. contorta<\/i> Griff.
\n<\/span>Although both major databases (GRIN and The Plant List) treat it as synonym of T. wallichiana<\/i>, it is advisable to follow this recent publication:
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Taxaceae<\/i> family : The Yews
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Gymnosperm Fortnight: Taxus contorta: 101213: GSG-05<\/a> : 2 images. 4 posts by 4 authors.
\nTaxus contorta<\/i> (=<\/span>T. baccata, T. wallichiana<\/i>), the <\/span>Western Himalayan Yew<\/b>, is locally known as <\/span>‘Thuna’<\/b>, <\/span>‘Rakhal’<\/b>, and <\/span>‘Birmi’<\/b> in different parts of Himachal Pradesh.
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Thanks, …, for all thse wonderful posts.<\/p>\n

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The beautiful edible fruits!
\nThis species is now more important as a potential source of ‘Taxol”.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Gymnosperm Fortnight: Taxodiaceae- Taxus contorta from Kashmir-GS-51<\/a> :\u00a0\u00a0Attachments (3). 1 post by 1 author.<\/div>\n
Taxus contorta<\/i>, West Himalayan Taxus<\/b>,
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Taxus wallichiana<\/a> : 16 posts by 3 authors. Attachments (4)<\/span><\/div>\n
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Male cones of this plants are also attached.
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Should it be Taxus contorta<\/em><\/span> Griff.<\/span><\/a> (N. Afghanistan to C. Himalaya<\/span> as per WCSP<\/span><\/a>) rather than Taxus wallichiana<\/em><\/span> Zucc.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0(C. Himalaya to China (NW. Yunnan), SE. Vietnam, Sumatera, Philippines, Sulawesi<\/span> as per WCSP<\/span><\/a>) as per comparative images at Taxus<\/span><\/a>\u200e ?<\/div>\n
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Kindly give me some time to go through details. As it was cultivated at National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR), Regional Centre Shimla, I’ll enquire the person who has introduced it at that place. They have collection even from outside India.<\/p>\n

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We were considering the Taxus species occurring in this area as T. wallichiana only. However, we have to rethink and take it as T. contorta. I have asked someone to provide me key to the Taxus spp. He will give it on Monday.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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It should be within\u00a0T. wallichiana\u00a0<\/i>or\u00a0T. fuana<\/i>. As per latest literature (see eflora of china),\u00a0T. wallichiana<\/i>\u00a0occurs in Eastern Himalaya while what is occurring in western Himalaya is\u00a0T. fuana.<\/i>\u00a0I tried to check the characters too, which is also seemingly matching more with\u00a0T. fuana.\u00a0
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Earlier literatures refer western Himalayan material as\u00a0T. baccata\u00a0<\/i>(say Collett’s Flora Simlensis), which was later designated as\u00a0T. wallichiana<\/i>\u00a0(e.g. Flowers of Himalaya) and now as\u00a0T. fuana<\/i>. However, you need to consult HFRI taxonomists to further ascertain its correct identity.<\/div>\n
Regarding location, I don’t have any collector number matching with this collection. It is certainly not collected from Kinnaur. However, i roughly remember i collected the same from Great Himalayan NP, Kullu during 2004.<\/div>\n
Kudos to your good photography.<\/div>\n
Apart from those published, I had a list of some 10-15 plant species which were not reported from Shimla. If you want to have more information about it, we shall work out on this.<\/div>\n
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It was introduced at NBPGR, Regional centre Shimla by …, who is now serving at NBPGR Nee Delhi.
\nI got the following\u00a0 email reply from him regarding my query.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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Ok, … Taxus fuana<\/em> Nan Li & R.R. Mill is a syn. of <\/span>Taxus contorta<\/strong><\/em> Griff. as per <\/span>Catalogue of Life<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>WCSP<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/div>\n
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I have asked one scientist to collect it’s cones and seeds for me, which may help me further<\/p>\n

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These photographs were sent to me by Panki Sood ji from UN heritage Great Himalayan Park National Park. I had requested him to click these for me.
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These are some useful links:
\nhttp:\/\/www.efloras.org\/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=2&taxon_id=132355<\/span><\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/www.efloras.org\/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=2&taxon_id=210002198<\/span><\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/www.efloras.org\/object_page.aspx?object_id=109106&flora_id=800<\/span><\/a>
\nNice paper on Differences:
\nhttps:\/\/academic.oup.com\/botlinnean\/article\/155\/3\/307\/2420200<\/span><\/a>
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\nhttp:\/\/www.efloras.org\/object_page.aspx?object_id=109105&flora_id=800<\/span><\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/www.efloras.org\/object_page.aspx?object_id=109104&flora_id=800<\/span><\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/www.efloras.org\/object_page.aspx?object_id=109103&flora_id=800<\/span><\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/www.efloras.org\/object_page.aspx?object_id=109102&flora_id=800<\/span><\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/www.efloras.org\/object_page.aspx?object_id=1351&flora_id=2<\/span><\/a>
\nAccording to Farjon and Filer in “An Atlas of the World\u2019s Conifers”: “In\u00a0the Himalaya, Taxus wallichiana<\/em> occurs E of T. contorta<\/em> in the\u00a0wetter parts\u00a0of\u00a0the range;\u00a0the transition zone\u00a0between the two taxa\u00a0in Central nepal\u00a0more or\u00a0less coin-cides with the climatic transition. it\u00a0is\u00a0known from E nepal, sikkim, Bhutan and arunachal pradesh within the Himalayan\u00a0range. However, T. wallichiana<\/em> has a much wider distribution.”
\nIt was a part of the Taxus wallichiana complex and was also reported as T. wallichiana Zucc. in the literature as is also evident from the herbarium specimens shown at Plants of the World Online (POWO). The Plant List still consider Taxus contorta<\/em> as a synonym of Taxus wallichiana<\/em> Zucc.
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\nThe same person, A. Farjon, considered it as T. wallichiana<\/em> in 2006 but T. contorta<\/em> in 2008.
\n…, my specimens should be Taxus contorta<\/em> Griff. only as per the recent literature. Thank you for correcting me, otherwise, I would have kept it as T. wallichiana<\/em>.
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WCSP<\/span><\/a>\u00a0 efi thread<\/a>\u00a0 IUCN Red List (LC)<\/a>\u00a0 FOC illustration<\/a>\u00a0 Flora of China<\/a>\u00a0 Checklist of Nepal<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Taxus contorta Griff., Itin. Pl. Khasyah Mts. 351 1848. (Syn: Taxus fuana Nan Li & R.R.Mill, Novon 7: 263 (1997). ; Taxus wallichiana subsp. contorta (Griff.) Silba, J. Int. Conifer Preserv. Soc. 17: 24 (2010).) as per WCSP; . N. Afghanistan to C. Himalaya as per WCSP; . In most…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"ht-kb-category":[5516],"ht-kb-tag":[],"class_list":["post-1227892","ht_kb","type-ht_kb","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","ht_kb_category-taxus"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/efloraofindia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ht-kb\/1227892","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/efloraofindia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ht-kb"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/efloraofindia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/ht_kb"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/efloraofindia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/efloraofindia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1227892"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/efloraofindia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ht-kb\/1227892\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/efloraofindia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1227892"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"ht_kb_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/efloraofindia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ht-kb-category?post=1227892"},{"taxonomy":"ht_kb_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/efloraofindia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ht-kb-tag?post=1227892"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}