Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
splendens
ID:
606110

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kosterm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 7: 464 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000605442

Common Names

  • Canela-splendens
  • Canela-splendens-do-norte
  • Canela-splendens-do-sul

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Description

Cinnamomum splendens (also called Splendid 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-lanceolate and its flowers are white. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cinnamomum splendens is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cinnamomum splendens 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 splendens 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 splendens

Cinnamomum splendens is native to India and is found in the tropical forests of the Western Ghats.

Cinnamomum splendens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cinnamomum splendens?

Cinnamomum splendens

What is the common name of Cinnamomum splendens?

Cinnamon

What is the natural habitat of Cinnamomum splendens?

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,