Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
duartianum
ID:
605712

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vattimo-Gil

Source:
cmp

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Anais 15 Congr. Soc. Bot. Brasil 169. 1967

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000605044

Common Names

  • Cinnamomum duartianum
  • Duarte's Cinnamon
  • Cinnamon Tree

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Description

Cinnamomum duartianum (also called Duarte's cinnamon, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen tree native to the Caribbean. It has an upright growth habit and grows to a height of 10–20 m. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It is commonly found in forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cinnamomum duartianum is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, colds, and headaches. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages, and as an ingredient in perfumes and cosmetics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cinnamomum duartianum 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 duartianum is a small evergreen tree native to China. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, it should be grown in a sunny location with well-draining soil.

Where to Find Cinnamomum duartianum

Cinnamomum duartianum is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Cinnamomum duartianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cinnamomum duartianum?

Cinnamomum duartianum

What is the common name of Cinnamomum duartianum?

Cinnamon

What is the family of Cinnamomum duartianum?

Lauraceae

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-2721267: Based on the initial data import
Ida de Vattimo-Gil (1928-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vattimo-Gil' in the authors string.