Botanical Profile
Myristica fragrans is an aromatic tropical evergreen tree from the Myristicaceae family.
Scientific Name
Myristica fragrans Houtt.
Local Name
Nutmeg Tree, Pala (Indonesia)
Native Habitat
Native to the Maluku Islands of Indonesia. It grows in humid tropical forests with warm temperatures, high rainfall, and fertile volcanic soils.
Germination Difficulty
Moderate — seeds require fresh sowing because viability declines rapidly after drying.
Germination Timeframe
3–8 weeks
Growing Condition
Prefers partial shade to full sun, high humidity, and fertile well-draining soil rich in organic matter. Ideal temperatures range between 22–32°C.
Collector Significance
Collectors value this species for its historical spice importance, aromatic seeds, and significance in tropical agroforestry and botanical collections.
General Information
These seeds are rare and often hard to find online. Many available seeds have low viability due to long storage, but we provide fresh seeds with higher germination potential.
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