Myristica fragrans - Nutmeg tree

Description and Uses

Myristica fragrans (Nutmeg tree) is a tropical tree from Malaysia & Indonesia . It is mainly grown for its {missing data} crops , which have a no shelf life. The crop is harvested by ground gathering. It starts flowering after 7 - 9 years. The yield will be {missing data}, but in its top season there will be a yield of {missing data}. Other crop types include; nut, ornamental, oil, psychedelic, . The {missing data} is used as {missing data} . The {missing data} is used as " {missing data} " with {missing data} ({missing data} - {missing data}) as its significant phytochemical. There is {missing data} extracted by {missing data} from the tree's {missing data} yielding {missing data} - {missing data} oil. The tree's wood is called {missing data} and has a density of 0 - 0 kg/m³. Regarding firewood production the tree's growing speed is medium, it's energetic value is 0 ckal/kg and the wood's drying speed is {missing data}. After 70 years the tree can be totally removed as it reached its commercial and ecological goal. Myristica fragrans has a lifespan of 100 years.

Environmental limitations

The tree is 13 meters tall with a crown of 7 meters wide. The tree prefers a planting distance of 600 cm and a row distance of 600 cm. It is fast growing and partial shade tolerant. Myristica fragrans has a deep root-system and it has symbiotic associations with the fungi (endo-mycorrhiza). It is not able to fix nitrogen with "any bacteria. The name(s) or string of bacteria include(s) "not applicable ". The tree's flower-morphology is dioecious and is pollinated by insects. Myristica fragrans is {missing data} and not allelopathic and has no thorns.

Myristica fragrans thrives in an altitude of 500 to 4500 meters above sea-level (tropical). The minimum temperature is 2°C; optimally between 25 - 30°C. The optimal rainfall is 3750 mm/year. Without irrigation the annual rainfall should be between 2000 - 3500mm (L/m²). The optimal soil-pH is between 7.0 - 8.0 in a soil texture of loam. To salt it is intolerant to wind {missing data} and to fire intolerant.

Pests and Diseases

Myristica fragrans is susceptible to the following pests: . And it's susceptible to the following diseases: (missing data) , , .

Seed Propagation

Seeds are recalcitrant and can be stored for 0 months. There are approximative 0 seeds/kg. The seeds can be propagated as followed: {missing data}