Taiwan cow-tailfir

Keteleeria davidiana var. formosana

Flower name
Taiwan cow-tailfir
Scientific name
Keteleeria davidiana var. formosana
Aliasユサン, アブラモミ, 島樅, 油杉, タイワンアブラスギ, 台湾油杉
Place of originTaiwan
Place of floweringOverseas, Park
Flowering seasonMarch

What is Taiwan cow-tailfir

Taiwan cow-tailfir (Scientific name: Keteleeria davidiana var. formosana) is an evergreen coniferous tall tree in the pine family Pinaceae. It is endemic to Taiwan. In March, it produces yellow tubular female flowers that look like corn and green male flowers. The flowers are followed by a cone.

Generic name: Taiwan cow-tailfir, Scientific name: Keteleeria davidiana var. formosana, also known as "Yusan" (oil cedar), "Taiwanese oil cedar", Place of origin: Endemic to Taiwan, Distribution: Low mountain, tree height: 30 to 40 m, Stem diameter: 2.5 m, Bark color: dark gray or grayish brown, Leaves: soft cortex, Leaf shape: linear, Leaf length: 2 to 4 cm, Flowering period: March, Ripening time: October, fruit shape: cylindrical, Fruit length: 20-45 cm. Uses: tree for parkland, wood for building materials and equipment, root for essential oil, seeds for ink and medicine.