Torreya fargesii
| Torreya fargesii | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Pinophyta |
| Class: | Pinopsida |
| Order: | Pinales |
| Family: | Cephalotaxaceae |
| Genus: | Torreya |
| Species: | T. fargesii |
| Binomial name | |
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Torreya fargesii Franch. |
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| Synonyms | |
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T. grandis var. fargesii |
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T. grandis var. fargesii
Torreya fargesii (Farges nutmeg tree, Chinese: 巴山榧树; literally: "Bashan torreya") is a species of conifer in the Cephalotaxaceae family. It is a large tree that can be up to 20 metres (66 ft) tall. It is endemic to central and southern China; it is found in Hubei, Hunan, Jiangxi, Shaanxi, Sichuan, and Yunnan provinces, and possibly in Anhui. It occurs in coniferous, mixed, and broad-leaved forests at altitudes 1,000–3,400 metres (3,300–11,200 ft) ASL. The seeds can be pressed for oil. The wood is used in construction and furniture.
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