Myristicaceae FAMILY

Myristica kajewskii

Edibility

0/5

Medicinal

2/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Myristica kajewskii is an evergreen tree that can grow from 10 - 25 metres tall. The bole has stilt roots[ 1034 Title The Gardens' Bulletin Vol. 23 Publication Author Website http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org Publisher Botanic Gardens Park and Recreation Department; Singapore Year 1968 ISBN Description A botanical journal, this one contains a revision of the genus Myristica. ]. The tree is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine, and possibly also for its wood.

Habitat & Origin

Origintropical

Native RangePacific - Solomon Islands

HabitatAn understorey tree in lowland rain forest at elevations from 150 - 1,200 metres[ 1034 Title The Gardens' Bulletin Vol. 23 Publication Author Website http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org Publisher Botanic Gardens Park and Recreation Department; Singapore Year 1968 ISBN Description A botanical journal, this one contains a revision of the genus Myristica. ].