Neocinnamomum caudatum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caudatum
ID:
1072228
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nees) Merr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Contr. Arnold Arbor. 8: 64 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001071566
Common Names
- Neocinnamomum caudatum
- Tailed Neocinnamomum
- Tailed Cinnamon
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Neocinnamomum caudatum (also called Caudate cassia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Lauraceae family. It is an evergreen tree that can grow up to 15 meters tall. It is native to Indochina and is found in subtropical and tropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Neocinnamomum caudatum is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, rheumatism, and stomach ailments. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Neocinnamomum caudatum var. macrocarpum Wen B.Xu & B.S.XiaNeocinnamomum caudatum var. caudatum
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Neocinnamomum caudatum is yellow and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is small and has a black color. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.
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Neocinnamomum caudatum is a medium-sized tree that can reach up to 15 m in height. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood branches and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Neocinnamomum caudatum
Neocinnamomum caudatum is native to Southeast Asia, including parts of India, China, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Species in the Neocinnamomum genus
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 tro-17804994: Based on the initial data import
Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.