Cephalotaxus hainanensis
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C. hainanensis
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Cephalotaxus hainanensis is a species of conifer known by the common name Hainan plum-yew. It is endemic to the island of Hainan in southern China.[1] It is possibly a synonym of Cephalotaxus mannii.[2]
This species grows in warmer temperate and subtropical rainforest habitat. When mature it is a tree 10 to 20 meters tall. It is sometimes a dominant species in the local ecosystem.[1]
C. hainanensis has antileukemia activity and is widely used as an herbal remedy in China.[3] Exploitation of the bark and leaves is a potential threat to this species.[1] Logging has also been a cause of its decline, but is no longer allowed on Hainan.[1]
