Fragrant Cherry Nutmeg

Polyalthia fragrans

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About Fragrant Cherry Nutmeg

Monoon fragrans is a plant in the Annonaceae family. Its leaves have a fragrant smell. It is called Gowrimara in Kannada. It is found in forests of the Western Ghats of India.

Description adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Plant Details

Scientific name
Polyalthia fragrans
Genus
Polyalthia
Habit
Tree
Native to
India
Flowering & fruiting
November-April
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)
Illustration representing the ANNONACEAE family
Botanical family

Annonaceae

Custard apple family

Fragrant Cherry Nutmeg belongs to the Annonaceae family.

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