Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
aromaticum
ID:
605558

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees

Source:
cmp

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Pl. Asiat. Rar. 2: 74 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000604890

Common Names

  • Aromatic Cinnamon
  • Cinnamon Bark
  • Ceylon Cinnamon

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Synonyms

  • Laurus zeylanica Lam. ex Meisn. [unknown]
  • Laurus malabathrum Reinw. ex Nees [invalid]
  • Cinnamomum longifolium Lukman. [unknown]
  • Cinnamomum medium Lukman. [unknown]
  • Laurus cinnamomum Andrews [deprecated]
  • Laurus cassia Nees [invalid]

Description

Cinnamomum aromaticum (also called Chinese Cassia, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen tree in the Lauraceae family. It is native to China, India, and Nepal, and it typically grows in forests and woodlands. It has an upright habit with glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. The bark is aromatic and is used in traditional medicine.

Uses & Benefits

Cinnamomum aromaticum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cinnamomum aromaticum has small, white flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and wiry.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cinnamomum aromaticum is a tropical evergreen tree that grows up to 15 m in height. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sheltered position. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Cinnamomum aromaticum

Cinnamomum aromaticum is native to China and can be found in subtropical and tropical forests.

Cinnamomum aromaticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cinnamomum aromaticum?

Cinnamomum aromaticum

What is the common name of Cinnamomum aromaticum?

Cassia Bark

What type of plant is Cinnamomum aromaticum?

A tree

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,