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| Identification |
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Genus
Myristica
Species
fragrans
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
nutmeg
mace
rou dou kou
Family
MYRISTICACEAE
Specimen number
S6877
Data source
MedPl p113;Frgnt p348
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Myristica fragrans has leaves and seeds that are mildly spicy. Myristica fragrans is known as rou dou kou in Chinese.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
carminative
antispasmodic
antiemetic
stimulant
Medicinal parts
Aril
Seeds
Essential oil
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
yes
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Do not take essential oil internally without professional guidance.
Medicinal notes
Myristica fragrans has herbal applications as a carminative, as an antispasmodic, as an antiemetic and as a stimulant. See the medicinal properties section for even more traditional herbal uses. Mace (sometimes called nutmeg) is not safe for use during pregnancy. The aril and the seeds and even the essential oil are used to prepare herbal remedies. Do not take essential oil internally without professional guidance.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
leaves are aromatic; the seed is the commercial Nutmeg; the outer seed aril is t
Fragrance parts
Leaves
Seeds
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Spicy
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Myristica fragrans is a native plant in the natural environment and most likely originates from Banda Islands.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
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