Jatiphala, Jaiphal (Myristica fragrans) – Uses, Benefits, Ayurvedic Properties and Dasage Description of Plant Jatiphala or Jaiphal (Myristica fragrans) is a small aromatic evergreen tree growing up to a height of 5-13m. Jatiphala is an egg-shaped seed from Myristica fragrans fruit. The leaves of Jaiphal Plant are smooth dark green whose upper surface is shiny. They are about 7.5-8.8 cm long and alternately arranged. Jaiphal flowers are small pale yellow in color and are usually single sexed. Jaiphal fruit are