Status:
valid
Authors:
Meisn.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 15(1): 18 (1864)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000605425
Common Names
- Canela-de-siebold
- Canela-de-siebold-do-norte
- Canela-de-siebold-do-sul
Synonyms
- Cinnamomum alatum Lukman. [valid]
Description
Cinnamomum sieboldii (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 sieboldii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat colds, flu, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cinnamomum sieboldii has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cinnamomum sieboldii 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 sieboldii
Cinnamomum sieboldii is native to Japan and is found in the forests of Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu.
Cinnamomum sieboldii FAQ
What is the optimal temperature for Cinnamomum sieboldii?
Cinnamomum sieboldii prefers temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C)
What is the optimal light for Cinnamomum sieboldii?
Cinnamomum sieboldii prefers bright, indirect light.
What is the optimal humidity for Cinnamomum sieboldii?
Cinnamomum sieboldii 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,