Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lecomte) H.Liu
Source:
tro
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Laurac. Chine & Indo-Chine : 90 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001071570
Common Names
- Delavay's Cinnamon
- Delavay's Cassia
- Delavay's Cinnamomum
Description
Neocinnamomum delavayi (also called Delavay's neocinnamomum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lauraceae. It is an evergreen tree, growing up to 15 meters tall. It is native to southwestern China and northern Vietnam, and is found in moist forests and scrubland.
Uses & Benefits
Neocinnamomum delavayi is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, rheumatism, and stomach ailments. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Neocinnamomum delavayi 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Neocinnamomum delavayi 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 delavayi
Neocinnamomum delavayi 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,