Torreya jackii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Chun
Source:
wcs
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 6: 144. (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000454927
Common Names
- Torreya jackii
- Jack's Torreya
- Jack's Nutmeg-yew
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thesium erythronicum (also called Red Thesium, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb that grows up to 15 cm tall. It has a woody rootstock and its leaves are simple, alternate, and linear-lanceolate. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Torreya jackii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a groundcover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thesium erythronicum has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have a single, erect stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Torreya jackii is a coniferous evergreen tree that can grow up to 20 m tall. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, it should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Torreya jackii
Torreya jackii can be found in China, Japan, and Korea.
Torreya jackii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Torreya jackii?
Torreya jackii
What is the common name of Torreya jackii?
Jack's Torreya
What is the natural habitat of Torreya jackii?
Mixed coniferous and deciduous forests
Species in the Taxaceae family
Amentotaxus argotaenia, Amentotaxus assamica, Amentotaxus formosana, Amentotaxus poilanei, Amentotaxus yunnanensis, Amentotaxus hekouensis, Austrotaxus spicata, Pseudotaxus chienii, Taxus cuspidata, Taxus floridana, Taxus contorta, Taxus brevifolia, Taxus baccata, Taxus wallichiana, Taxus globosa, Taxus mairei, Taxus canadensis, Taxus sumatrana, Taxus florinii, Taxus calcicola, Taxus chinensis, Taxus lambertiana, Taxus phytonii, Torreya nucifera, Torreya californica, Torreya taxifolia, Torreya fargesii, Torreya jackii, Torreya grandis, Torreya parvifolia, Torreya dapanshanica,
References
Woon Young Chun (1890-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chun' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Torreya jackii Chun: Placement according to April 2023 Classification