Synonyms: 

Myristica attenuata Wall.

Myristica amygdalina J. Grah.

Systematic Position

Kingdom:  Plantae

Phylum: Tracheophyta

Order: Magnoliales

Family: Myristicaceae

Native:Western Ghats.

Common Names

English – Wild Nutmeg

Malayalam – ചോരപത്രി,ചോരപ്പൈൻ

Description:

Knema attenuata is a tropical tree species known for its small, fragrant flowers and large, egg-shaped fruits.

Habitat:

Evergreen forests.

Distribution:

Endemic tree species from Western Ghats.

Uses:

Knema attenuata is utilized for its timber, which is valued for construction and making furniture, and its fruits are sometimes consumed locally.