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Saigon cinnamon

Cinnamomum loureiroi

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Guinea.

🇬🇳 Guinea

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Plants)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Laurales (Laurales)
Family
Lauraceae
Genus
Cinnamomum
Species
Cinnamomum loureiroi (Saigon cinnamon)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish canela de Saigón
German Saigonzimt

Similar Species in Cinnamomum

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Camphortree
Cinnamomum camphora
Not Evaluated
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Chinese cinnamon
Cinnamomum aromaticum
Not Evaluated
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Chinese-sassafras
Cinnamomum micranthum
Least Concern
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Cinamomon
Cinnamomum mercadoi
Least Concern
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Cinnamon
Cinnamomum verum
Not Evaluated
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Indian Bay leaves
Cinnamomum tamala
Least Concern
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Martaban Camphor Wood
Cinnamomum parthenoxylon
Least Concern
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Padang cassia
Cinnamomum burmanni
Least Concern
View all species in Cinnamomum →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Saigon cinnamon?
The scientific name of Saigon cinnamon is Cinnamomum loureiroi. It belongs to the genus Cinnamomum.
Where does Saigon cinnamon live?
Saigon cinnamon is found in Found in Guinea.. Countries include Guinea.
What family does Saigon cinnamon belong to?
Saigon cinnamon (Cinnamomum loureiroi) belongs to the genus Cinnamomum, which is part of the taxonomic family Lauraceae.
What kingdom does Saigon cinnamon belong to?
Saigon cinnamon (Cinnamomum loureiroi) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Saigon cinnamon?
The closest relatives of Saigon cinnamon in the genus Cinnamomum include Camphortree, Chinese cinnamon, Chinese-sassafras, Cinamomon, Cinnamon.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Cinnamomum — 10 Species

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Camphortree
Cinnamomum camphora
NE 🐾
Chinese cinnamon
Cinnamomum aromaticum
NE 🐾
Chinese-sassafras
Cinnamomum micranthum
LC 🐾
Cinamomon
Cinnamomum mercadoi
LC 🐾
Cinnamon
Cinnamomum verum
NE 🐾
Indian Bay leaves
Cinnamomum tamala
LC 🐾
Martaban Camphor Wood
Cinnamomum parthenoxylon
LC 🐾
Padang cassia
Cinnamomum burmanni
LC
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Saigon cinnamon
Cinnamomum loureiroi
NE
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Wild Cinnamon
Cinnamomum iners
LC
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