Torreya jackii
Torreya jackii (Chinese: 长叶榧树; pinyin: fěishù; lit. 'longleaf torreya') is a species of conifer in the family Taxaceae. Common names include Jack's nutmeg tree,[1] longleaf torreya, Jack torreya,[2] and weeping torreya.[3] It is endemic to eastern China, in Zhejiang, Fujian, and Jiangxi provinces.[4]
| Torreya jackii | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Division: | Pinophyta |
| Class: | Pinopsida |
| Order: | Pinales |
| Family: | Taxaceae |
| Genus: | Torreya |
| Species: | T. jackii |
| Binomial name | |
| Torreya jackii Chun | |
It can be up to 12 metres (39 ft) tall.[4]
It is threatened by habitat loss and logging.[1]
References
- Yang, Y. & Luscombe, D (2013). "Torreya jackii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013: e.T32379A2816957. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T32379A2816957.en.
- Eckenwalder, J.E. 2009. Conifers of the World: The Complete Reference. Timber Press.
- Conifers Around the World: Torreya jackii - Weeping Torreya.
- Liguo Fu, Nan Li & Robert R. Mill. "Torreya jackii". Flora of China. Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA. Retrieved 22 June 2012.
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