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Torreya jackii

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Torreya jackii
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T. jackii
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Torreya jackii
Chun

Torreya jackii (Chinese: 长叶榧树; pinyin: fěishù; lit. '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. ^ a b c Yang, Y.; Luscombe, D (2013). "Torreya jackii". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013. IUCN: e.T32379A2816957. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T32379A2816957.en. Retrieved 11 January 2018. {{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter |last-author-amp= ignored (|name-list-style= suggested) (help)
  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.