Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
sintoc
ID:
606101

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
cmp

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 571 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000605433

Common Names

  • Canela-de-sintoc
  • Canela-de-sintoc-do-norte
  • Canela-de-sintoc-do-sul

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Synonyms

  • Laurus calophylla Reinw. ex Nees & T.Nees [invalid]
  • Persea sintoc (Blume) Bisch. [unknown]
  • Cinnamomum calophyllum Nees [unknown]
  • Cinnamomum camphoratum Blume [unknown]
  • Cinnamomum cinereum Gamble [unknown]
  • Cinnamomum coriaceum Cammerl. [unknown]
  • Cinnamomum grande Kosterm. [illegitimate]
  • Cinnamomum laxiflorum Meisn. [unknown]
  • Cinnamomum pseudosintok Miq. [unknown]
  • Cinnamomum soegengii Kosterm. [unknown]

Description

Cinnamomum sintoc (also called Sintoc 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 lanceolate and its flowers are white. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cinnamomum sintoc 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

The flower of Cinnamomum sintoc is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, oval-shaped seedlings with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cinnamomum sintoc is a tropical evergreen tree that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It can also be grown from root divisions.

Where to Find Cinnamomum sintoc

Cinnamomum sintoc is native to the Philippines and is found in the tropical forests of Mindanao.

Cinnamomum sintoc FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cinnamomum sintoc?

Cinnamomum sintoc

What is the common name of Cinnamomum sintoc?

Cinnamon

What is the natural habitat of Cinnamomum sintoc?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Asia

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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