Myristica crassa

Family: Myristicaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 10-25 m tall. The leaves are oblong to sword shaped and 17-40 cm long by 5-13 cm wide. The flowering shoots are 1-2 cm long among the leaves. The fruit are pale yellow to orange. They are 4-6 cm long by 3-4 cm wide. They have rusty coloured hairs that can be rubbed off.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in primary forests and along rivers. It grows between sea level and 600 m altitude.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia, Singapore

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit, spice

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Pala hutan

Synonyms

Myristica suavis King;