Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
cebuense
ID:
605654

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kosterm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Ginkgoana 6: 56 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000604986

Common Names

  • Cebuense Cinnamon
  • Ceylon Cinnamon
  • Chinese Cassia

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Description

Cinnamomum cebuense (also called Cebu 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 cebuense 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 cebuense has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and dark brown in colour. The seedlings are small with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cinnamomum cebuense 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 cebuense

Cinnamomum cebuense is native to the Philippines and is found in the provinces of Cebu, Leyte, and Mindanao.

Cinnamomum cebuense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cinnamomum cebuense?

Cinnamomum cebuense

What is the common name of Cinnamomum cebuense?

Cebu Cinnamon

What type of plant is Cinnamomum cebuense?

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,