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African Nutmeg

Monodora myristica

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Magnoliales ›Family: Annonaceae ›Genus: Monodora

About

Monodora myristica, the calabash nutmeg, is a tropical tree of the family Annonaceae or custard apple family of flowering plants. In former times, its seeds were widely sold as an inexpensive nutmeg substitute. This is now less common outside its region of production. Other names of calabash nutmeg include Jamaican nutmeg, African nutmeg, ehuru, ariwo, awerewa, ehiri, airama, African orchid nutmeg, muscadier de Calabash and lubushi.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of African Nutmeg?
The scientific name of African Nutmeg is Monodora myristica.
What is the conservation status of African Nutmeg?
The African Nutmeg has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does African Nutmeg belong to?
African Nutmeg belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does African Nutmeg belong to?
African Nutmeg belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does African Nutmeg belong to?
African Nutmeg belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does African Nutmeg belong to?
African Nutmeg belongs to the order Magnoliales.
What family does African Nutmeg belong to?
African Nutmeg belongs to the family Annonaceae.
What genus does African Nutmeg belong to?
African Nutmeg belongs to the genus Monodora.