Monkey nutmeg tree
Myristica simiarum

Family: Myristicaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 41 m tall. The trunk can be 152 cm across. The leaves are alternate and simple. They can be smooth or have golden hairs. The flowers are 12 mm across and yellow-brown. They are in groups. The fruit are 3.4 cm long and yellow or orange. The seeds have a yellow or red divided aril or fleshy layer around them.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in dipterocarp forests on ridges and limestone up to 800 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indonesia, Philippines, SE Asia, Taiwan

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Spice

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seeds.

Its other names

Local names

Pohon pala monyet

Synonyms

Myristica discolor Merr.;