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Myristica hypargyraea

Myristica hypargyraea is a species of flowering plant in the nutmeg family, Myristicaceae. It is a tree native to the Caroline Islands, Samoan Islands, Tonga, and Wallis and Futuna. It grows up to 25 meters tall.

Two subspecies are accepted:

  • Myristica hypargyraea subsp. hypargyraea – Samoan Islands, Tonga, and Wallis and Futuna
  • Myristica hypargyraea subsp. insularis – Caroline Islands

The Pacific imperial pigeon (Ducula pacifica) plays a significant role in the reproduction of the species by dispersing seeds.

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