Myristica fragrans
Mace, Nutmeg
Also known as: Aruana silvestris Burm.fil. +8 more
- Aruana silvestris Burm.fil.
- Myristica amboinensis Gand.
- Myristica aromatica Lam.
- Myristica aromatica Sw.
- Myristica laurella Gand.
- Myristica moschata Thunb.
- Myristica officinalis L.fil.
- Myristica philippinensis Gand.
- Palala fragrans (Houtt.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Myristicaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Myristica fragrans (commonly known as Mace or Nutmeg) is a tree within the Myristicaceae family. It is found natively in Tropical Asia. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Malesia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Maluku
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)
Andaman Is., Assam, Bangladesh, China South-Central, China Southeast, Comoros, Gulf of Guinea Is., Jawa, Laos, Mauritius, Philippines, Réunion, Samoa, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam