Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
tamala
ID:
606135

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Buch.-Ham.) T.Nees & C.H.Eberm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Handb. Med.-Pharm. Bot. 2: 426 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000605467

Common Names

  • Canela-de-tamala
  • Canela-de-tamala-do-norte
  • Canela-de-tamala-do-sul

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Synonyms

  • Laurus sailyana Buch.-Ham. [unknown]
  • Laurus soilyana Buch.-Ham. ex Wall. [unknown]
  • Laurus triplinervia Reinw. ex Nees [illegitimate]
  • Laurus albiflora Wall. [unknown]
  • Laurus culilawan Reinw. ex Meisn. [unknown]
  • Persea tamala Spreng. [unknown]
  • Cinnamomum albiflorum Nees [unknown]
  • Cinnamomum lindleyi Lukman. [unknown]
  • Cinnamomum reinwardtii Nees [unknown]
  • Cinnamomum veitchii Lukman. [unknown]
  • Cinnamomum zwartzii Lukman. [unknown]
  • Cinnamomum tamala elliptifolium Baruah & S.C.Nath [unknown]
  • Laurus tamala Buch.-Ham. [unknown]
  • Laurus cassia Roxb. [unknown]
  • Cinnamomum tamala albiflorum (Nees) Meisn. [unknown]

Description

Cinnamomum tamala (also called 'Indian Bay Leaf', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lauraceae family. It is native to India, 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 tamala is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and digestive issues. It is also used as an ingredient in perfumes and cosmetics, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cinnamomum tamala 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Cinnamomum tamala 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 tamala

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

Cinnamomum tamala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cinnamomum tamala?

Cinnamomum tamala

What is the common name of Cinnamomum tamala?

Indian Bay Leaf

What is the natural habitat of Cinnamomum tamala?

It is native to India and Sri Lanka.

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-2721651: Based on the initial data import
Theodor Friedrich Ludwig Nees von Esenbeck (1787-1837): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Nees' in the authors string.
Johann Erdwin Christoph Ebermaier (1768-1825): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eberm.' in the authors string.