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'''Myristica malabarica''' is a species of plant in the family Myristicaceae. It is endemic to the Western Ghats in southwest India. It is threatened by habitat loss according to the IUCN Red List. It can reach up to 25 m long and its bark is greenish black, smooth and sometimes reddish.
==Uses==
{{Uses|feverFever}}, {{Uses|bronchitisBronchitis}}, {{Uses|coughCough}}, {{Uses|burning Burning sensation}}
==Parts Used==
==Common names==
{{Common names|kn=Kanage, Doddajajikai|ml=Kattujathi, Kattujathikka, Kottappannu, Panampalka, Pathiripoovu, Ponnampannu, Ponnampayin, Ponnampu|sa=asanaAsana, bandhukapushpa, gostani, jatiphalaBandhukapushpa|ta=colaivenkaiColaivenkai, katjathika, kattu jatikkaiKatjathika|te=adavijajikaaya, adavijajikayaAdavijajikaaya, adividzajikayaAdavijajikaya|hi=बम्बे जायफल Bambay-jayphal, वन जायफल Van-jayphal|en=Malabar Nutmeg}}
==Properties==
==Identification==
===Leaf===
{{Leaf|Alternately arranged leaves|elliptic Elliptic or elliptic-oblong|9.5-22 x 3.7-10 cm, tip pointed, base narrow or flat, margin entire, glossy above, hairless and glaucous beneath, leathery. Leaf-stalks are 1.0-1.5 cm long.}}<ref name="Leaf"/>
===Flower===
{{Flower|unisexualUnisexual|urnUrn-shaped|whiteWhite||Male flowers are numerous, smaller than female flowers, borne in cymes in leaf axils. Female flowers are borne in 5-6 flowered umbels. Capsule is 5-7.5 x 1.8-3.5, oblong.}}
===Other features===
==How to plant/cultivate==
They need the shade of woodland, especially when young, though can often tolerate more open positions as they grow larger. They usually succeed on a range of soil types. Most species have a superficial root system and are best grown in positions sheltered from strong winds.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
==Commonly seen growing in areas==
==External Links==
* [https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/31219/9615327 Myristica malabaricaon www.iucnredlist.org]
[[Category:Herbs]]
[[Category:Myristicaceae]]
