
- Hindi
- जायफल
- Botanical
- Myristica fragrans
- Family
- Myristicaceae
About the plant
Two spices from one fruit — nutmeg and mace — on the wettest coasts.
Growing it
Plant several; only females fruit.
What it is for
Jaiphal and javitri; humid coastal gardens.
How to grow
- Sunlight
- Part shade
- पानी
- Constant moisture
- मौसम
- May–Jun
- Grows in
- Garden / ground
- Mature size
- 8–15 m
- First harvest
- Fruit year seven
Plant several; only females fruit.
Traditional uses
Traditionally used — recorded as tradition, not as established effect. The two registers below are kept separate on purpose.
Traditional knowledge
Jaiphal and javitri; humid coastal gardens.
Scientific evidence
This record has not yet assessed the research on these uses. Absence of an assessment here is not evidence either way.
Important: Traditional plant use does not replace professional medical advice. Do not treat a condition on the strength of this page — speak to a doctor.
Ecological value
Where it grows in India
- Review
- Not yet reviewed by a named specialist
- प्रकाशित