Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
agasthyamalayanum
ID:
1330637

Status:
valid

Authors:
Robi, Sujanapal & Udayan

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Int. J. Advanced Res. 2: 1012 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343091

Common Names

  • Cinnamomum agasthyamalayanum
  • Agasthyamalayanum Cinnamomum
  • Agasthyamalayanum Cinnamon

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Description

Cinnamomum agasthyamalayanum (also called 'Agasthyamalayan Cinnamomum', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to India. It has white flowers and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cinnamomum agasthyamalayanum is used for medicinal purposes and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cinnamomum agasthyamalayanum is a yellow or orange-coloured labellum with a white or cream-coloured centre. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cinnamomum agasthyamalayanum is a hardy evergreen tree that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. The plant can be propagated from cuttings taken in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Cinnamomum agasthyamalayanum

Cinnamomum agasthyamalayanum can be found in the Western Ghats of India.

Cinnamomum agasthyamalayanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cinnamomum agasthyamalayanum?

Cinnamomum agasthyamalayanum

What is the common name of Cinnamomum agasthyamalayanum?

Agasthyamalayan Cinnamon

What is the natural habitat of Cinnamomum agasthyamalayanum?

Tropical moist forests

Species in the Cinnamomum genus

Cinnamomum bhamoensis, Cinnamomum bhaskarii, Cinnamomum bishnupadae, Cinnamomum blandfordii, Cinnamomum champokianum, Cinnamomum lohitensis, Cinnamomum sanjappae, Cinnamomum suvrae, Cinnamomum alibertii, Cinnamomum altissimum, Cinnamomum anacardium, Cinnamomum andersonii, Cinnamomum angustifolium, Cinnamomum angustitepalum, Cinnamomum appelianum, Cinnamomum archboldianum, Cinnamomum arfakense, Cinnamomum assamicum, Cinnamomum aubletii, Cinnamomum aureofulvum, Cinnamomum austro-sinensis, Cinnamomum austro-yunnanense, Cinnamomum baileyanum, Cinnamomum balansae, Cinnamomum bamoense, Cinnamomum beccarii, Cinnamomum bejolghota, Cinnamomum birmanicum, Cinnamomum blumei, Cinnamomum bodinieri, Cinnamomum bonii, Cinnamomum brachythyrsum, Cinnamomum bractifoliaceum, Cinnamomum burmanni, Cinnamomum calciphilum, Cinnamomum calleryi, Cinnamomum cambodianum, Cinnamomum camphora, Cinnamomum capparu-coronde, Cinnamomum carrierii, Cinnamomum caryophyllus, Cinnamomum cebuense, Cinnamomum celebicum, Cinnamomum chantinii, Cinnamomum chartophyllum, Cinnamomum chemungianum, Cinnamomum citriodorum, Cinnamomum clemensii, Cinnamomum contractum, Cinnamomum cordatum,

Species in the Lauraceae family

Actinodaphne acuminata, Actinodaphne albifrons, Actinodaphne amabilis, Actinodaphne ambigua, Actinodaphne archboldiana, Actinodaphne areolata, Actinodaphne bicolor, Actinodaphne borneensis, Actinodaphne bourdillonii, Actinodaphne bourneae, Actinodaphne brassii, Actinodaphne caesia, Actinodaphne campanulata, Actinodaphne candolleana, Actinodaphne celebica, Actinodaphne cinerea, Actinodaphne concinna, Actinodaphne concolor, Actinodaphne corymbosa, Actinodaphne crassa, Actinodaphne cupularis, Actinodaphne diversifolia, Actinodaphne dolichophylla, Actinodaphne elegans, Actinodaphne ellipticibacca, Actinodaphne engleriana, Actinodaphne ferruginea, Actinodaphne forrestii, Actinodaphne fragilis, Actinodaphne fuliginosa, Actinodaphne furfuracea, Actinodaphne glabra, Actinodaphne glauca, Actinodaphne glaucina, Actinodaphne glomerata, Actinodaphne gracilis, Actinodaphne henryi, Actinodaphne hirsuta, Actinodaphne hypoleucophylla, Actinodaphne javanica, Actinodaphne johorensis, Actinodaphne kinabaluensis, Actinodaphne koshepangii, Actinodaphne kostermansii, Actinodaphne kweichowensis, Actinodaphne lanata, Actinodaphne lanceolata, Actinodaphne latifolia, Actinodaphne lawsonii, Actinodaphne lecomtei,

References

P. Sujanapal: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sujanapal' in the authors string.
Punnakkal S. Udayan (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Udayan' in the authors string.
A.J. Robi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Robi' in the authors string.