Biology:Myristica andamanica
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Short description: Species of flowering plant
| Myristica andamanica | |
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| From Baratang | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Magnoliids |
| Order: | Magnoliales |
| Family: | Myristicaceae |
| Genus: | Myristica |
| Species: | M. andamanica
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| Binomial name | |
| Myristica andamanica | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
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Palala andamanica (Hook.f.) Kuntze | |
Myristica andamanica is a species of flowering plant in the family Myristicaceae. It is a tree endemic to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Recent studies by Waman and Bohra (2020) suggested that the seeds can regenerate on their own if they remain undisturbed in soil and favourable microclimatic conditions are available. However, to ensure regular production of seedlings, assisted regeneration was recommended. Retention of seed hull and use of sinking seeds gives high germination percentage. Soaking of seeds in water for 24 hours prior to sowing improved germination.[3]
References
- ↑ World Conservation Monitoring Centre (1998). "Myristica andamanica". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 1998. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T37299A10040350.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/37299/10040350. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- ↑ "Myristica andamanica Hook.f.". Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:585966-1.
- ↑ Waman AA and Bohra P (2020) Assisted regeneration for mass multiplication and conservation of vulnerable Myristica andamanica Hook f. from Bay Islands, India. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution, 67:1707-1713. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10722-020-00963-y
Wikidata ☰ Q5459897 entry
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