Cephalotaxus oliveri
Family: Taxaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. It grows 4-10 m tall. The trunk can be 20 cm across. The branches are opposite or in rings. The leaves are in 2 rows. They are narrow and hard and 2-4 cm long by 3-4 mm wide. The male cones are in groups of 5-7 clustered in a head 6-7 mm across. The fruit is oval and occurs singly. They are 3-4 cm long and 1-1.5 cm wide.
There are about 10 Cephalotaxus species. Also put in the family Cephalotaxaceae.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It grows in conifer forests and broad-leaved forests between 300-1,800 m.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Indochina, Laos, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit, seeds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Phi luoc bi