Fragrant Cherry Nutmeg
Polyalthia fragrans
- Habit
- Tree
- Found in India
- Tamil Nadu, Karnataka
- Flowering
- November-April
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Polyalthia fragrans
- Genus
- Polyalthia
- Family
- Annonaceae
- Habit
- Tree
- Native to
- India
- Found in India
- Tamil Nadu, Karnataka
- Flowering & fruiting
- November-April
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Leaf characters
- Arrangement
- Alternate
Typical of the Annonaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.
Flower & fruit characters
Typical of the Annonaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.
About Fragrant Cherry Nutmeg
Fragrant Cherry Nutmeg (Polyalthia fragrans) is a tree belonging to the Annonaceae family (Custard apple family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate simple leaves, solitary/cymose flower clusters, aggregate berry/syncarp fruit. It is usually grown in outdoor settings. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during November-April.
Annonaceae
Custard apple family
Fragrant Cherry Nutmeg belongs to the Annonaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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