Japanese yew: 1 definition
Introduction:
Japanese yew means something in biology. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Japanese yew in English is the name of a plant defined with Podocarpus macrophyllus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Margbensonia macrophylla (Thunb.) A.E. Bobrov & Melikyan (among others).
2) Japanese yew is also identified with Taxus cuspidata It has the synonym Taxus caespitosa Nakai (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Abh. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. (1846)
· Hortus suburbanus Londinensis (1818)
· Chosen Sanrin Kaiho (1938)
· Poisonous Plants in Britain and Their Effects on Animals and Man. (1984)
· Syst. Vegetabilium. (1784)
· Nova Acta Regiae Soc. Sci. Upsal. (1783)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Japanese yew, for example chemical composition, diet and recipes, health benefits, extract dosage, side effects, pregnancy safety, have a look at these references.
This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.
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Partial matches: Yew.
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