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Myristica andamanica
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Conservation status
Vulnerable  (IUCN 2.3)
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Magnoliids
Order:	Magnoliales
Family:	Myristicaceae
Genus:	Myristica
Species:	M. andamanica
Binomial name
Myristica andamanica Hook.f.

Myristica andamanica is a species of plant in the family Myristicaceae. It is 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 h prior to sowing improved germination.

References

1. World Conservation Monitoring Centre (1998). "Myristica andamanica". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998: e.T37299A10040350. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T37299A10040350.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.

• 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

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