Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
glaucescens
ID:
605757

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 85: 214 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000605089

Common Names

  • Cinnamomum glaucescens
  • Glaucescent Cinnamon
  • Cinnamon Tree

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Synonyms

  • Laurus glaucescens Buch.-Ham. ex Nees [invalid]
  • Cinnamomum cecidodaphne Meisn. [illegitimate]
  • Cecidodaphne glaucescens Nees [unknown]
  • Tetranthera glaucescens Wall. [invalid]

Description

Cinnamomum glaucescens (also called 'Cinnamon Tree', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lauraceae family. It is an evergreen tree, native to the tropical rainforests of South and Southeast Asia. It is found in humid tropical forests, growing on trees or rocks.

Uses & Benefits

Cinnamomum glaucescens is an ornamental plant that is used to decorate gardens and homes. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties and is used to treat digestive and respiratory disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cinnamomum glaucescens has small, white, fragrant flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cinnamomum glaucescens is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree that grows up to 15 m tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is best propagated by seed. It can also be propagated by cuttings and air layering.

Where to Find Cinnamomum glaucescens

Cinnamomum glaucescens is native to Southeast Asia and is found in Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia.

Cinnamomum glaucescens FAQ

What are the ideal growing conditions for Cinnamomum glaucescens?

Cinnamomum glaucescens prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained, moist soil.

What is the average height of Cinnamomum glaucescens?

Cinnamomum glaucescens typically grows to a height of 10-15 feet.

What is the average lifespan of Cinnamomum glaucescens?

Cinnamomum glaucescens can live up to 20 years.

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-2721307: Based on the initial data import
Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Heinrich von Handel-Mazzetti (1882-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand.-Mazz.' in the authors string.