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Camphortree

Cinnamomum camphora

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About

The Camphortree (Cinnamomum camphora) is a species in the genus Cinnamomum. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (14 countries), Asia (5 countries), Europe (8 countries), North America (Cuba, Dominican Republic, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Micronesia, New Zealand), and South America (Brazil).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Species

Cinnamomum camphora (Camphortree)

Names in Other Languages

Korean Nok-na-mu

Spanish alcanfor

French camphre

German Campher

Portuguese açcanforeira

Similar Species in Cinnamomum

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Chinese cinnamon

Cinnamomum aromaticum

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Chinese-sassafras

Cinnamomum micranthum

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Cinnamomum parthenoxylon

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Camphortree?

The scientific name of Camphortree is Cinnamomum camphora. It belongs to the genus Cinnamomum.

Where does Camphortree live?

Camphortree is found in Widely distributed across Africa (14 countries), Asia (5 countries), Europe (8 countries), North America (Cuba, Dominican Republic, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Micronesia, New Zealand), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Algeria, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Comoros, Congo (DRC), Cuba, Dominican Republic, Egypt, France.

What family does Camphortree belong to?

Camphortree (Cinnamomum camphora) belongs to the genus Cinnamomum, which is part of the taxonomic family Lauraceae.

What kingdom does Camphortree belong to?

Camphortree (Cinnamomum camphora) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Camphortree?

The closest relatives of Camphortree in the genus Cinnamomum include Chinese cinnamon, Chinese-sassafras, Cinamomon, Cinnamon, Indian Bay leaves.