Kingdom Plantae Class Pinopsida Family Cephalotaxaceae Rank Species | Division Pinophyta Order Pinales Genus Torreya | |
Similar Cephalotaxus oliveri, Amentotaxus argotaenia, Torreya, Pseudotsuga sinensis, Amentotaxus | ||
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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