Table 2.
List of morphological characters of Myristica fragrans based on the performed analysis.
| Character | Character identifiers and numeric codes |
|---|---|
| Tree shape | Cone; widened in the middle |
| Leaf shape | Oblanceolate; ovate |
| Leaf stalk length (cm) | 1; 1.1; 1.2 |
| Leaf width (cm) | 4.10–4.75; 4.75–5.40 |
| Leaf length (cm) | 12.70–15.75; 15.75–18.80 |
| Fruit shape | Fruit; oval; peach |
| Number of fractions when ripe | 2; 4 |
| Fruit sap colour | Transparent; white; clear whiteness |
| Fruit length (cm) | 4.70–5.45; 5.45–6.20 |
| Fruit diameter (cm) | 3.80–4.65; 4.65–5.50 |
| Fruit size index | 1:1; 3:2; 2:3 |
| Number of indentations fruit | 2; 4 |
| Indentation depth | Low; currently |
| Epicarp thickness (cm) | 0.80–1.05; 1.05–1.30 |
| Mesocarp thickness (cm) | 0.60–0.80; 0.80–1.00 |
| Endocarp thickness (cm) | 0.1; 0.15; 0.2 |
| Epicarp tip thickness | Thinning; not thinning |
| Fruit tip shape | Rounded; slightly rounded |
| Fruit base shape | Tapered; rounded |
| Fruit stalk diameter (cm) | 0.10–0.20; 1.80–2.40 |
| Fruit stalk length (cm) | 1.20–1.80; 1.80–2.40 |
| Aril colour | Red; dark red |
| Aril thickness (cm) | 0.05; 0.1 |
| Aril density | Currently; seldom |
| Seed shell | Full; not full |
| Seed coat colour | Brown; dark brown |
| Number of seeds | 1; 2 |
| Seed shape | Round; oval |
| Seed diameter (cm) | 1.80–2.40; 2.40–3.00 |
| Seed length (cm) | 3.00–3.25; 3.25–3.50 |
| Seed size index | 1:1; 2:3 |