Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
foveolatum
ID:
744238

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Merr.) H.W.Li & J.Li

Source:
cmp

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Fl. China 7: 170 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743571

Common Names

  • Cinnamomum Foveolatum
  • Foveolatum Cinnamomum
  • Cinnamomum

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Synonyms

  • Litsea foveolata (Merr.) Kosterm. [unknown]
  • Alseodaphne camphorata (H.Lév.) C.K.Allen [unknown]
  • Alseodaphne caudata Lecomte [unknown]
  • Beilschmiedia foveolata Merr. [unknown]
  • Cinnamomum caudiferum Kosterm. [unknown]
  • Machilus camphorata H.Lév. [unknown]

Description

Cinnamomum foveolatum (also called Foveolate Cinnamon, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lauraceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia. It is an evergreen tree with pinnate leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cinnamomum foveolatum is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties such as treating fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cinnamomum foveolatum is a yellow-orange color and has a bell-shaped form. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cinnamomum foveolatum is a shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It grows best in well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is done by cuttings or by division of the roots. It can also be propagated from seed.

Where to Find Cinnamomum foveolatum

Cinnamomum foveolatum is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Cinnamomum foveolatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cinnamomum foveolatum?

Cinnamomum foveolatum

What is the common name of Cinnamomum foveolatum?

Pitted cinnamon

What is the natural habitat of Cinnamomum foveolatum?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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-2895804: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Li Xi-wen (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.W.Li' in the authors string.
Jie Li (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Li' in the authors string.