Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
ilicioides
ID:
605795

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Chev.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Bull. Écon. Indochine , n.s., 20: 855 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000605127

Common Names

  • Curved-leaved Cinnamon
  • Cinnamon Bark
  • Ceylon Cinnamon

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Description

Cinnamomum ilicioides (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 ilicioides is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, colds, and headaches. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages, and as an ingredient in perfumes and cosmetics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cinnamomum ilicioides is a small, white flower with a sweet, spicy scent. The seed is small and round, and the seedling is a small shrub with thin, wiry branches.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cinnamomum ilicioides is a tropical evergreen tree that can reach heights of up to 30 feet. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from mature wood and placed in a warm, moist environment until rooting occurs.

Where to Find Cinnamomum ilicioides

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

Cinnamomum ilicioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cinnamomum ilicioides?

Cinnamomum ilicioides

What is the natural habitat of Cinnamomum ilicioides?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

How often should Cinnamomum ilicioides be watered?

Cinnamomum ilicioides should be watered once a week.

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,

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