Cinnamomum loureiroi Nees

An evergreen tree. It grows up to 20 m tall. It spreads 5 m wide. The crown is rounded. The leaves are narrowly oval and 12.5 cm long. The flowers are greenish yellow. They are small and in short groups. The fruit are 1 cm long. They are black berries.

A tropical and subtropical plant. It is best in well-composted, moist, well-drained soils. It needs a protected sunny position. It is damaged by drought and frost.

The bark is processed into a spice. It is used in baking and cooking. It is used to flavour cinnamon toast and apple pie. The unripe fruit are dried and sold as cassia buds.

Plants are grown by seeds.