Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Li
Source:
cmp
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 18: 53 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000604933
Common Names
- Brachythyrsum Cinnamon
- Ceylon Cinnamon
- Chinese Cassia
Description
Cinnamomum brachythyrsum (also called Short-stalked Cinnamomum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lauraceae. It is native to the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil. It is found in moist forests at elevations of up to 1000 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Cinnamomum bractifoliaceum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cinnamomum brachythyrsum has a white flower with yellow tips. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cinnamomum brachythyrsum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It can be pruned to maintain shape and size.
Where to Find Cinnamomum brachythyrsum
Cinnamomum brachythyrsum is native to China and is found in the provinces of Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, and Hainan.
Cinnamomum brachythyrsum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cinnamomum brachythyrsum?
Cinnamomum brachythyrsum
What type of plant is Cinnamomum brachythyrsum?
Cinnamomum brachythyrsum is a species of evergreen tree in the family Lauraceae.
Where is Cinnamomum brachythyrsum found?
Cinnamomum brachythyrsum is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia.
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
Jie Li (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Li' in the authors string.