Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
heyneanum
ID:
605788

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees

Source:
cmp

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Pl. Asiat. Rar. 2: 76 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000605120

Common Names

  • Cup-shaped Cinnamon
  • Cinnamon Bark
  • Ceylon Cinnamon

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Synonyms

  • Laurus heyneana Wall. [unknown]
  • Cinnamomum burmanni angustifolium (Hemsl.) C.K.Allen [unknown]
  • Cinnamomum burmanni heyneanum (Nees) H.W.Li [unknown]
  • Cinnamomum linearifolium Lecomte [unknown]
  • Cinnamomum pedunculatum angustifolium Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Cinnamomum iners subvenosum Meisn. [unknown]
  • Cinnamomum burmanni linearifolium (Lecomte) N.Chao [unknown]

Description

Cinnamomum heyneanum (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 heyneanum 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 heyneanum is a small, white flower with a sweet, spicy scent. The seed is small and round, and the seedling is a small shrub with thick, woody branches.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cinnamomum heyneanum is a species of evergreen tree in the family Lauraceae. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. It is cultivated for its aromatic bark and leaves, which are used in cooking and traditional medicine. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Cinnamomum heyneanum

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

Cinnamomum heyneanum FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Cinnamomum heyneanum?

Cinnamomum heyneanum prefers temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C)

What is the optimal light for Cinnamomum heyneanum?

Cinnamomum heyneanum prefers bright, indirect light.

What is the optimal humidity for Cinnamomum heyneanum?

Cinnamomum heyneanum 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,