Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Myristicaceae

Genus:

Myristica

Species:

Myristica hypargyraea

USDA Symbol:

MYHY3

Growth Characteristics

Height:

2500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Fragrant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to tropical rainforest regions