Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
bractifoliaceum
ID:
605602

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lorea-Hern.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 40: 4 (1997).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000604934

Common Names

  • Bractifoliaceum Cinnamon
  • Ceylon Cinnamon
  • Chinese Cassia

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Description

Cinnamomum bractifoliaceum (also called 'Bract-leaved Cinnamomum', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is a small epiphytic orchid with thin, wiry stems and long, narrow leaves. It has fragrant, yellow-green flowers with a white lip. It grows in humid, tropical forests at elevations of up to 1,500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Cinnamomum bractifoliaceum is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cinnamomum bractifoliaceum 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cinnamomum bractifoliaceum is an evergreen shrub native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. It is easy to grow and propagate, and can be grown in a pot or planted in the ground. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not waterlogged. It can be propagated by division or by seed.

Where to Find Cinnamomum bractifoliaceum

Cinnamomum bractifoliaceum is native to China and is found in the provinces of Guangdong, Guangxi, and Hainan.

Cinnamomum bractifoliaceum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cinnamomum bractifoliaceum?

Cinnamomum bractifoliaceum

What type of plant is Cinnamomum bractifoliaceum?

Cinnamomum bractifoliaceum is a species of evergreen tree in the family Lauraceae.

Where is Cinnamomum bractifoliaceum found?

Cinnamomum bractifoliaceum 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,

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