Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
siamense
ID:
606091

Status:
valid

Authors:
Craib

Source:
cmp

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1922: 174 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000605423

Common Names

  • Canela-de-siam
  • Canela-de-bangkok
  • Canela-de-tailândia

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Description

Cinnamomum siamense (also called Chinese cassia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to Southeast 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 siamense 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 siamense has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and dark brown in colour. The seedlings are small with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cinnamomum siamense is a tropical evergreen tree that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 25°F (-4°C). Pruning is not necessary but can be done to maintain shape.

Where to Find Cinnamomum siamense

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

Cinnamomum siamense FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Cinnamomum siamense?

Cinnamomum siamense prefers temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C)

What is the optimal light for Cinnamomum siamense?

Cinnamomum siamense prefers bright, indirect light.

What is the optimal humidity for Cinnamomum siamense?

Cinnamomum siamense prefers high humidity levels of at least 50%.

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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