Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
wightii
ID:
606195

Status:
valid

Authors:
Meisn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 15(1): 11 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000605527

Common Names

  • Wight's Cinnamon
  • Wight's Cinnamomum
  • Wight's Cinnamom

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Synonyms

  • Cinnamomum ovalifolium Gardner ex Meisn. [unknown]
  • Cinnamomum zeylanicum wightii (Meisn.) Bedd. [unknown]

Description

Cinnamomum wightii (also called Indian cassia bark, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to India. It grows up to a height of 10-15 meters and has fragrant, leathery leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests and is used in traditional medicine.

Uses & Benefits

Cinnamomum wightii is used for its medicinal properties and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cinnamomum wightii has a small, yellow flower with a strong scent. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cinnamomum wightii is an evergreen tree native to India. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. When grown in cultivation, it prefers a bright, indirect light and moist, well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly, but allowed to dry out between waterings.

Where to Find Cinnamomum wightii

Cinnamomum wightii is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats mountain range.

Cinnamomum wightii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cinnamomum wightii?

Cinnamomum wightii

What is the common name of Cinnamomum wightii?

Wight's cinnamon

What is the natural habitat of Cinnamomum wightii?

Cinnamomum wightii is native to India

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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