Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
dubium
ID:
605713

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees

Source:
cmp

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Pl. Asiat. Rar. 2: 73 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000605045

Common Names

  • Cinnamomum dubium
  • Dubious Cinnamon
  • Cinnamon Tree

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Synonyms

  • Laurus multiflora Roxb. [unknown]
  • Laurus dubia Wall. [unknown]
  • Cinnamomum multiflorum elongatum Meisn. [unknown]
  • Cinnamomum multiflorum (Roxb.) Wight [unknown]
  • Cinnamomum thwaitesii Lukman. [unknown]
  • Cinnamomum villosum Wight [unknown]
  • Cinnamomum villosum Wight ex Meisn. [unknown]
  • Cinnamomum zeylanicum multiflorum (Roxb.) Thwaites [unknown]

Description

Cinnamomum dubium (also called Indian cassia, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen tree native to India and Sri Lanka. 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 dubium is used in traditional Chinese medicine and as an ornamental plant. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties and is used to treat digestive and respiratory disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cinnamomum dubium 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 dubium 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 dubium

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

Cinnamomum dubium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cinnamomum dubium?

Cinnamomum dubium

What is the common name of Cinnamomum dubium?

Cinnamon

What is the family of Cinnamomum dubium?

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,