Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
pilosum
ID:
606007

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cammerl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 7: 461 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000605339

Common Names

  • Pilosum Cinnamon
  • Ceylon Cinnamon
  • Chinese Cinnamon

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Description

Cinnamomum pilosum (also called 'Hairy Cinnamomum', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lauraceae family. It is native to India, and is found in the tropical and subtropical forests. It is an evergreen tree with a weeping habit and fragrant leaves, and has small, white flowers and red fruits.

Uses & Benefits

Cinnamomum pilosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cinnamomum pilosum has small, yellowish-white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cinnamomum pilosum 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 pilosum

Cinnamomum pilosum can be found in tropical rainforests in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Cinnamomum pilosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cinnamomum pilosum?

Cinnamomum pilosum

What type of plant is Cinnamomum pilosum?

Cinnamomum pilosum is a species of evergreen shrub or small tree in the family Lauraceae.

Where is Cinnamomum pilosum found?

Cinnamomum pilosum is native to China, Taiwan, and Japan.

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-2721535: Based on the initial data import
Herman Cammerloher: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cammerl.' in the authors string.