Torreya jackii

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Torreya jackii
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Gymnospermae
Division: Pinophyta
Class: Pinopsida
Order: Cupressales
Family: Taxaceae
Genus: Torreya
Species:
T. jackii
Binomial name
Torreya jackii
Chun

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]

It can be up to 12 metres (39 ft) tall. [4]

It is threatened by habitat loss and logging. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 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 . Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  2. Eckenwalder, J.E. 2009. Conifers of the World: The Complete Reference. Timber Press.
  3. Conifers Around the World: Torreya jackii - Weeping Torreya Archived 2013-09-06 at the Wayback Machine .
  4. 1 2 Liguo Fu, Nan Li & Robert R. Mill. "Torreya jackii". Flora of China. Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA. Archived from the original on 2 January 2014. Retrieved 22 June 2012.