Cinnamodendron occhionianum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Canellales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
occhionianum
ID:
912638
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Barros & J.Salazar
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Novon 19: 11 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000911973
Common Names
- Cinnamodendron occhionianum
- Occhionianum's Cinnamodendron
- Occhionianum Cinnamodendron
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cinnamodendron occhionianum (also called Occhionian Cinnamodendron, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to the Caribbean. It is a small shrub, growing up to 1 m tall. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry forests, at altitudes of 0-500 m.
Uses & Benefits
Cinnamodendron occhionianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks and is also used for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cinnamodendron occhionianum is a white, tubular bloom with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, while the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cinnamodendron occhionianum is a species of flowering shrub native to Central and South America. It is a deciduous shrub that grows to a height of 2-3 m. It has opposite, simple leaves and small, white flowers in clusters. The fruit is a small, red berry. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Cinnamodendron occhionianum
Cinnamodendron occhionianum can be found in Colombia.
Species in the Cinnamodendron genus
Species in the Canellaceae family
Canella winterana, Cinnamodendron angustifolium, Cinnamodendron axillare, Cinnamodendron corticosum, Cinnamodendron cubense, Cinnamodendron dinisii, Cinnamodendron ekmanii, Cinnamodendron sampaioanum, Cinnamodendron tenuifolium, Cinnamodendron venezuelense, Cinnamodendron occhionianum, Cinnamosma fragrans, Cinnamosma macrocarpa, Cinnamosma madagascariensis, Pleodendron macranthum, Pleodendron ekmanii, Pleodendron costaricense, Warburgia salutaris, Warburgia stuhlmannii, Warburgia ugandensis, Warburgia elongata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-456872: Based on the initial data import
Fábio de Barros (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Barros' in the authors string.
Jackeline Salazar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Salazar' in the authors string.