Cinnamomum tahijanum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tahijanum
ID:
606131
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kosterm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 8: 13 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000605463
Common Names
- Canela-de-tahijanum
- Canela-de-tahijanum-do-norte
- Canela-de-tahijanum-do-sul
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- Cinnamomum bintulense Kosterm. [unknown]
- Cinnamomum fouilloyi Kosterm. [unknown]
Description
Cinnamomum tahijanum (also called 'Tahitian Cinnamomum', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lauraceae family. It is native to Tahiti, and is found in the tropical and subtropical forests. It is an evergreen tree with a weeping habit and fragrant leaves, and has small, white flowers and red fruits.
Uses & Benefits
Cinnamomum tahijanum is used for its medicinal properties and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cinnamomum tahijanum is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.
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Cinnamomum tahijanum 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 tahijanum
Cinnamomum tahijanum is native to Indonesia and is found in the tropical forests of Java.
Cinnamomum tahijanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cinnamomum tahijanum?
Cinnamomum tahijanum
What is the common name of Cinnamomum tahijanum?
Tahitian Cinnamon
What is the natural habitat of Cinnamomum tahijanum?
It is native to French Polynesia.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2721648: Based on the initial data import
André Joseph Guillaume Henri Kostermans (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kosterm.' in the authors string.