Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
scortechinii
ID:
606082

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gamble

Source:
cmp

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1910: 219 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000605414

Common Names

  • Scortechini's Cinnamon
  • Scortechini's Camphor Tree
  • Scortechini's Camphorwood

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Synonyms

  • Cinnamomum pubescens Kochummen [unknown]
  • Cinnamomum velutinum Ridl. [unknown]

Description

Cinnamomum scortechinii (also called Japanese cinnamon, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to East Asia. It has a straight trunk and a dense, spreading crown. The leaves are lanceolate, glossy green, and aromatic. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cinnamomum scortechinii 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 scortechinii 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 scortechinii is a tropical evergreen tree that grows in moist, shady forests. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist but not wet. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Cinnamomum scortechinii

Cinnamomum scortechinii is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats mountain range.

Cinnamomum scortechinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cinnamomum scortechinii?

Cinnamomum scortechinii

What is the natural habitat of Cinnamomum scortechinii?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

How often should Cinnamomum scortechinii be watered?

Cinnamomum scortechinii 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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