Cinnamomum deschampsii Gamble

Species

Angiosperms > Laurales > Lauraceae > Cinnamomum

Characteristics

A bushy tree. The stem is about 1.5 m tall and 30 cm across. The leaves are rough. The leaf stalk is 0.5 cm long. The blade is oblong and 7.5-15 cm long by 5-7 cm wide. The flowers are in a loose panicle. The flowers are silky. The fruit is a one seeded berry. It is about 1 cm long.
Life form perennial
Growth form
Growth support free-standing
Foliage retention evergreen
Sexuality hermaphrodite
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Environment

A tropical plant. It grows in the lowlands in fields and along roads.
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In fields and along the sides of roads at low elevations.
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Usage

The thick bark has a sweet smell and flavour. It is used as a spice.
Uses food material spice
Edible barks
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Cultivation

Can be grown by cuttings or seedlings. Seeds needs soaking.
Mode cuttings seedlings
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Germination treatment soaking
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Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:463401-1
WFO ID wfo-0000605039
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Synonyms

Cinnamomum deschampsii