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muscadier commun

Myristica fragrans

Data Deficient

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 6 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Indomalayan realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Congo (DRC), Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles), Asia (India, Laos, Taiwan), and South America (Brazil).

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Chinese Rou Dou Ku
Spanish Nuez De Banda
French muscadier commun
German Muskatnußbaum
Portuguese moscadeira
Indonesian pala

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of muscadier commun?
The scientific name of muscadier commun is Myristica fragrans. It belongs to the genus Myristica.
What is the conservation status of muscadier commun?
muscadier commun (Myristica fragrans) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.
Where does muscadier commun live?
muscadier commun is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Congo (DRC), Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles), Asia (India, Laos, Taiwan), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Brazil, Congo (DRC), India, Laos, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Taiwan.
What family does muscadier commun belong to?
muscadier commun (Myristica fragrans) belongs to the genus Myristica, which is part of the taxonomic family Myristicaceae.
What kingdom does muscadier commun belong to?
muscadier commun (Myristica fragrans) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).
What are the closest relatives of muscadier commun?
The closest relatives of muscadier commun in the genus Myristica include noix de muscade longue.

Native Range — 7 Countries

Genus Myristica — 2 Species

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muscadier commun
Myristica fragrans
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noix de muscade longue
Myristica argentea
VU

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