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''Taxus chinensis'' is a species of yew. It is commonly called the Chinese yew, though this term also refers to ''Taxus celebica'' or ''Taxus sumatrana''. (Taxus celebica), a large, ornamental evergreen shrub or tree of the yew family (Taxaceae), widespread in China at elevations up to 900 meters (3,000 feet). The tree is up to 14 m (46 ft) tall and wide and bushy when cultivated. The leaves are up to 4 centimeters (1 inches) long—broader than those of most other yews—and often end in a very small, sharp point. The underside of each leaf has two broad yellow stripes and is densely covered with minute projections. Taxifolin can be found in ''Taxus chinensis var. mairei''.〔Chemistry of Chinese yew, Taxus chinensis var. mairei. Cunfang Li, Changhong Huo , Manli Zhang, Qingwen Shi, Biochemical Systematics and Ecology, Volume 36, Issue 4, April 2008, Pages 266–282, 〕 This plant is used against cancer. Paclitaxel or Taxol can be produced. The tree can also be used in many other ways and is under special protection of national and international laws. == References == 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Taxus chinensis」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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