Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
mollissimum
ID:
605920

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 5: 131 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000605252

Common Names

  • Softest-leaved Cinnamon
  • Cinnamon Bark
  • Ceylon Cinnamon

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Description

Cinnamomum mollissimum (also called Chinese cassia, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen tree native to China and Vietnam. It typically grows up to 10–15 m tall, with leathery leaves and white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in secondary forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cinnamomum mollissimum is used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages, as a medicinal herb, and for its essential oil. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cinnamomum mollissimum has small, white, fragrant flowers, and its seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cinnamomum mollissimum is a species of evergreen tree in the family Lauraceae. It is native to China. 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 mollissimum

Cinnamomum mollissimum is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Cinnamomum mollissimum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cinnamomum mollissimum?

Cinnamomum mollissimum

What is the common name of Cinnamomum mollissimum?

Soft-leaf cinnamon

What is the natural range of Cinnamomum mollissimum?

China, India, Bhutan, Nepal

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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