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Chinese cinnamon

Cinnamomum aromaticum

Not Evaluated

About

The Chinese cinnamon (Cinnamomum aromaticum) 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.

Found in Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (พืช)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)
Order
Laurales (อันดับอบเชย)
Family
Lauraceae
Genus
Cinnamomum
Species
Cinnamomum aromaticum (Chinese cinnamon)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish canela de la China
French canelle de Cochinchine
German chinesischer Zimtbaum
Portuguese cássia

Similar Species in Cinnamomum

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Cinnamomum — 10 Species

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