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pala

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 pala?
The scientific name of pala is Myristica fragrans. It belongs to the genus Myristica.
What is the conservation status of pala?
pala (Myristica fragrans) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.
Where does pala live?
pala 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 pala belong to?
pala (Myristica fragrans) belongs to the genus Myristica, which is part of the taxonomic family Myristicaceae.
What kingdom does pala belong to?
pala (Myristica fragrans) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (tumbuhan).
What are the closest relatives of pala?
The closest relatives of pala in the genus Myristica include Pala Tomandin.

Native Range — 7 Countries

Genus Myristica — 2 Species

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pala
Myristica fragrans
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Pala Tomandin
Myristica argentea
VU

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