Myristicaceae Myristicaceae The Myristicaceae are a family of flowering plants native to Africa, Asia, Pacific islands, and the Americas and has been recognized by most taxonomists. It is sometimes called the "nutmeg family", after its most famous member, "Myristica fragrans", the source of the spices nutmeg and mace. The best known genera are "Myristica" in Asia and "Virola" in the Neotropics. The family consists of about 21 genera with about 520 species of trees, shrubs and rarely lianas ("Pycnanthus") found in tropical forests across the world. Most of the species are large trees that are valued in the timber industry. They
Mace of the Philippine Senate Mace of the Philippine Senate The Mace of the Philippine Senate is used as the symbol of authority in the Senate of the Philippines. It represents the authority of the President of the Senate and also the authority of the Sergeant-at-Arms when enforcing order in the institution. It is considered a significant part of the Senate's regalia and is a symbol of the institution being properly constituted.When the Senate is in session, where it is displayed at the Senate President's rostrum. If the Senate is not in session, it is kept under the custody of the Sergeant-at-Arms. The Sergeant-at-Arms, is