Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
pittosporoides
ID:
606011

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Anz. Akad. Wiss. Wien, Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. 61: 19 (1924 publ. 1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000605343

Common Names

  • Pittosporoides Cinnamon
  • Ceylon Cinnamon
  • Chinese Cinnamon

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Description

Cinnamomum pittosporoides (also called Pittosporum Cinnamon, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia and southern China. It grows up to 10 meters tall and has a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm. Its leaves are ovate and its flowers are white. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cinnamomum pittosporoides is used in traditional Chinese medicine and is known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cinnamomum pittosporoides 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 pittosporoides 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 pittosporoides

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

Cinnamomum pittosporoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cinnamomum pittosporoides?

Cinnamomum pittosporoides

What type of plant is Cinnamomum pittosporoides?

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

Where is Cinnamomum pittosporoides found?

Cinnamomum pittosporoides is native to China.

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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