Taxus wallichiana: The Himalayan tree behind TAXOL.
This video is about a very interesting Gymnosperm - 𝘛𝘢𝘹𝘶𝘴 𝘸𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘢 commonly known as Himalayan Yew .It is an endangered native high value medicinal plant of the Himalayan region and is considered a boon to the humankind as it yields an anti-cancer compound,Taxol. To know more about the plant check out this video . This video covers general information about the plant like its occurrence, uses and the need to conserve it.
Written, presented and Narrated by Ms.Shreya Satija, reviewed,managed and edited by Ms.Nikita.
The video is created in collaboration with the Ginkgo Talks Team.
Chapters -
00:00 -Introduction
00:37 - Overview
00:53-Vernacular Names
01:02-Nomenclature and Distribution
01:59-Distribution of various species of Taxus
02:21-Characteristic features of Himalayan Yew (Trees)
02:38-Male cones
02:50-Female cones
03:22-Leaves and overall Phyllotaxy
03:49-Roots
03:57-Uses
05:29-Need for conservation
06:09-References
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