Myristica malabarica magnifica" and "M. malabarica" are endangered trees that are native to Western Ghats. The swamp lands and lowlands where they normally grow have been significantly drained for agricultural use. - http://www.biotik.org/india/species/m/myrimala/myrimala_en.html for more information Myristica malabarica Myristica malabarica is a species of plant in the Myristicaceae family. It is endemic to the Western Ghats in southwest India. It is threatened by habitat loss according to the IUCN Red List. It can reach up to 25 m long and its bark is greenish black, smooth and sometimes reddish. Names in local languages: Kattujathi (literally wild nutmeg), Kattujathikka, Kottappannu, Panampalka, Pathiripoovu, Ponnampannu,
Myristica swamp (tourism and academic study). Conservation of these small and scattered swamp patches must also address the contiguous areas. Strategies for management and conservation have been suggested in the above context. Myristica swamp "Myristica" swamps are a type of freshwater swamp forest predominantly composed of species of "Myristica". These are found in two localities in India. "Myristica" swamps have adapted to inundation by way of stilt roots and knee roots. "Myristica" swamps are found in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka State and in the southern parts of Kerala State. "Myristica" swamps were described as a separate evergreen forest type by