Monodora myristica
African Nutmeg, African Nutmeg
Other regional names: Calabash Nutmeg +2 more
- Calabash Nutmeg
- False Nutmeg
- Jamaica Nutmeg
Also known as: Annona myristica Gaertn. +5 more
- Annona myristica Gaertn.
- Monodora borealis G.Elliot
- Monodora borealis ScottElliot
- Monodora claessensii De Wild.
- Monodora claessensii DeWild.
- Monodora unwinii Hutch. & Dalziel
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Annonaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Monodora myristica (commonly known as African nutmeg) is a tree belonging to the Annonaceae family. Naturally occurring in Africa, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Benin, Cabinda, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Gulf of Guinea Is., Ivory Coast, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zaïre
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Trinidad-Tobago