Torreya grandis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Fortune ex. Lindl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1857
Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. 1857: 788. (1857)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000454931
Common Names
- Torreya grandis
- Large Torreya
- Large Nutmeg-yew
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- Tunion grande (Fortune ex Lindl.) Greene [unknown]
Description
Torreya grandis (also called Grand Torreya, among many other common names) is a large evergreen tree that grows up to 40 m tall. It is native to China and is found in subtropical and temperate forests.
Uses & Benefits
Torreya grandis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a groundcover in landscaping.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Torreya grandis var. grandisTorreya grandis var. jiulongshanensis Zhi Y.Li, Z.C.Tang & N.Kang
Torreya grandis var. yunnanensis (W.C.Cheng & L.K.Fu) Silba
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Torreya grandis has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a single stem with a single pair of leaves.
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Torreya grandis 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 grandis
Torreya grandis can be found in the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Florida.
Torreya grandis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Torreya grandis?
Torreya grandis
What is the common name of Torreya grandis?
Large Torreya
What is the natural habitat of Torreya grandis?
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
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Robert Fortune (1812-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fortune' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Torreya grandis Fortune ex. Lindl.: Placement according to April 2023 Classification