Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
camphora
ID:
605623

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) J.Presl

Source:
cmp

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prir. Rostlin 2: 36 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000604955

Common Names

  • Camphora Cinnamon
  • Ceylon Cinnamon
  • Chinese Cassia

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Synonyms

  • Laurus calycina Stokes [unknown]
  • Laurus camphora L. [unknown]
  • Laurus camphorifera Salisb. [unknown]
  • Laurus gracilis G.Don [invalid]
  • Cinnamomum camphora cyclophyllum Nakai [unknown]
  • Cinnamomum camphora linaloolifera Y.Fujita [unknown]
  • Cinnamomum camphora linaloolifera (Y.Fujita) Sugim. [unknown]
  • Cinnamomum camphora parvifolia Miq. [unknown]
  • Camphora camelliifolia Lukman. [unknown]
  • Camphora camphora (L.) H.Karst. [unknown]
  • Camphora decaisnei Lukman. [unknown]
  • Camphora decandollei Lukman. [unknown]
  • Camphora hahnemannii Lukman. [unknown]
  • Camphora hippocratei Lukman. [unknown]
  • Camphora humboldtii Lukman. [unknown]
  • Camphora microphylla Lukman. [unknown]
  • Camphora neesii Lukman. [unknown]
  • Camphora officinarum Nees [unknown]
  • Camphora officinarum glaucescens A.Braun [unknown]
  • Camphora oldhamii Lukman. [unknown]
  • Camphora pharbitifolia Lukman. [unknown]
  • Camphora procera Lukman. [unknown]
  • Camphora rougierii Lukman. [unknown]
  • Camphora sieboldii Lukman. [unknown]
  • Camphora syringifolia Lukman. [unknown]
  • Camphora thouarsii Lukman. [unknown]
  • Camphora thunbergii Lukman. [unknown]
  • Camphora thwaitesii Lukman. [unknown]
  • Camphora vera Raf. [unknown]
  • Camphora wrightii Lukman. [unknown]
  • Camphora zollingeri Lukman. [unknown]
  • Camphorina camphora (L.) Farw. [unknown]
  • Cinnamomum camphora glaucescens (A.Braun) Meisn. [unknown]
  • Cinnamomum camphora hosyo (Hatus.) J.C.Liao [unknown]
  • Cinnamomum camphora lanatum Nakai [unknown]
  • Cinnamomum camphora nominale Hatus. & Hayata [valid]
  • Cinnamomum camphora rotundifolia Makino [unknown]
  • Cinnamomum camphoriferum St.-Lag. [unknown]
  • Cinnamomum camphoroides Hayata [unknown]
  • Cinnamomum nominale (Hatus. & Hayata) Hayata [unknown]
  • Cinnamomum officinarum Nees ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Cinnamomum simondii Lecomte [unknown]
  • Cinnamomum taquetii H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Persea camphora (L.) Spreng. [unknown]
  • Cinnamomum henricii Saporta ex Staub [unknown]
  • Camphora rougieri glandulifera Lukman. [unknown]
  • Cinnamomum camphora hosyo Hatus. [unknown]
  • Cinnamomum camphora cyclophyllum (Nakai) M.Kim [unknown]

Description

Cinnamomum camphora (also called Camphor 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 camphora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating digestive problems and sore throats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cinnamomum camphora has small, white, bell-shaped flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are small and green with long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cinnamomum camphora is a fast-growing evergreen tree that can reach up to 20 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but can also be done by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer, and cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Cinnamomum camphora

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

Cinnamomum camphora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cinnamomum camphora?

Cinnamomum camphora

What type of plant is Cinnamomum camphora?

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

Where is Cinnamomum camphora found?

Cinnamomum camphora 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2721183: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Jan Svatopluk Presl (1791-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Presl' in the authors string.