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Torreya jackii

Torreya jackii

Endangered (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Division: Pinophyta
Class: Pinopsida
Order: Pinales
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]

References

  1. ^ a b c 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.
  2. ^ Eckenwalder, J.E. 2009. Conifers of the World: The Complete Reference. Timber Press.
  3. ^ Conifers Around the World: Torreya jackii - Weeping Torreya.
  4. ^ a b 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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