Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
caryophyllus
ID:
605642

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lour.) S.Moore

Source:
cmp

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 63: 256 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000604974

Common Names

  • Caryophyllus Cinnamon
  • Ceylon Cinnamon
  • Chinese Cassia

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Synonyms

  • Laurus caryophyllata Lour. ex Gomes Mach. [unknown]
  • Laurus caryophyllus Lour. [unknown]

Description

Cinnamomum caryophyllus (also called Clove 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 caryophyllus 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 caryophyllus 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 caryophyllus is a small evergreen tree that can reach up to 10 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 caryophyllus

Cinnamomum caryophyllus is native to India and is found in the states of Assam, Meghalaya, and West Bengal.

Cinnamomum caryophyllus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cinnamomum caryophyllus?

Cinnamomum caryophyllus

What is the common name of Cinnamomum caryophyllus?

Clove

What type of plant is Cinnamomum caryophyllus?

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,

References