Abstract: There were three superior clones of Taxus wallichiana var.wallichiana were obtained by comparing the taxane contents of clones from the clonic nursery,which was based on the superior trees selection in the natural areas and the plantations of the species.It was believed that the extension of excellent clones of Taxus wallichiana var.wallichiana will be conducive to the conservation of natural resources.

Key words: Taxus wallichiana var.wallichiana, clone, asexual propagation, taxol, taxane