Madagascat clove nutmeg
Cryptocarya agathophylla

Family: Lauraceae

What it is like

A tree.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Asia, East Africa, Madagascar (country/location of origin), Mauritius, Sri Lanka

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Flavouring

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Ravinsara

Synonyms

Agathophyllum aromaticum Willd.; Agathophyllum ravensara Mirb. ex Steud.; Evodia aromatica (Sonn.) Pers.; Evodia ravensarae Gaertn.; Ravensara anisata Danguy; Ravensara aromatica Sonn.;