Status:
valid
Authors:
Kosterm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 7: 461 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000605100
Common Names
- Cinnamon Tree
- Graceful Cinnamon
- Cinnamomum gracillimum
Description
Cinnamomum gracillimum (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 gracillimum 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
The flower of Cinnamomum gracillimum is a small white or yellowish-white flower with a strong scent. The seed is small and round, and the seedling is a small shrub with thin, wiry branches.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cinnamomum gracillimum 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 gracillimum
Cinnamomum gracillimum is native to Southeast Asia and is found in Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia.
Cinnamomum gracillimum FAQ
What is the optimal temperature for Cinnamomum gracillimum?
Cinnamomum gracillimum prefers temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C)
What is the optimal light for Cinnamomum gracillimum?
Cinnamomum gracillimum prefers bright, indirect light.
What is the optimal humidity for Cinnamomum gracillimum?
Cinnamomum gracillimum prefers high humidity levels of at least 50%.
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,