Cinnamomum tetragonum A.Chev.

Species

Angiosperms > Laurales > Lauraceae > Cinnamomum

Characteristics

A tree or shrub. It grows 5-15 m tall.
Life form perennial
Growth form tree
Growth support free-standing
Foliage retention evergreen
Sexuality hermaphrodite
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Mature height (meter) 5.0 - 15.0
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Environment

It is a tropical plant. It grows in dense forests in SE Asia.
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Usage

The crushed leaves and bark are used to make a drink.
Uses medicinal
Edible leaves
Therapeutic use Stimulant (unspecified)
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Cultivation

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Distribution

Cinnamomum tetragonum world distribution map, present in Cambodia and Viet Nam

Conservation status

Cinnamomum tetragonum threat status: Vulnerable

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:463725-1
WFO ID wfo-0000605475
COL ID 5Z75B
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Synonyms

Cinnamomum tetragonum