Myristica fragrans shiny seed, long by about across, with a red or crimson covering (an aril). The seed is the source of nutmeg, the aril the source of mace. "Myristica fragrans" was given a binomial name by the Dutch botanist Maartyn Houttuyn in 1774. It had earlier been described by Georg Eberhard Rumphius, among others. The specific epithet "fragrans" means "fragrant". Myristica fragrans Myristica fragrans is an evergreen tree indigenous to the Moluccas (or the Spice Islands) of Indonesia. It is important as the main source of the spices nutmeg and mace. It is widely grown across the tropics including Guangdong and
Mace of the Philippine Senate designated as custodian of the mace. At certain occasions such as disorder in the session hall, the official shall lift the mace from its pedestal and present it before an unruly member in order to restore order or quell boisterous behavior in the Chamber. 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