Torreya jackii
| Torreya jackii | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Pinophyta |
| Class: | Pinopsida |
| Order: | Pinales |
| Family: | Cephalotaxaceae |
| Genus: | Torreya |
| Species: | T. jackii |
| Binomial name | |
| Torreya jackii Chun | |
Torreya jackii (Chinese: 长叶榧树; pinyin: fěishù; literally: "longleaf torreya") is a species of conifer in the family Cephalotaxaceae. 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 2 3 Yang, Y. & Luscombe, D (2010). "Torreya jackii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2013.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 4 January 2014.
- ↑ Eckenwalder, J.E. 2009. Conifers of the World: The Complete Reference. Timber Press.
- ↑ Conifers Around the World: Torreya jackii - Weeping Torreya.
- 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. Retrieved 22 June 2012.
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