Queensland nutmeg
Myristica globosa subsp. muelleri

Family: Myristicaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 25 m high. The branches are horizontal. The leaves are simple and alternate. They are narrowly oval to sword shaped. They are 7-20 cm long by 2-8 cm wide. They are shiny and dark green above and pale underneath. Male and female flowers are on separate plants. Male flowers are in a cluster in the axils of leaves or on woody swellings. The fruit is narrowly oval and 2-3 cm long by 2 cm wide. They are brown and at first have a covering of short hairs. The seeds are shiny and black. These have a red aril or fleshy layer around them.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in rainforests along drainage lines.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Nuts, spice

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from fresh seeds.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Myristica muelleri Warb.;