Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
chemungianum
ID:
605663

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Mohanan & A.N.Henry

Source:
cmp

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 88: 97 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000604995

Common Names

  • Chemungianum Cinnamon
  • Ceylon Cinnamon
  • Chinese Cassia

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Description

Cinnamomum chemungianum (also called 'Chemung Cinnamomum', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is a small epiphytic orchid with thin, wiry stems and long, narrow leaves. It has fragrant, yellow-green flowers with a white lip. It grows in humid, tropical forests at elevations of up to 1,500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Cinnamomum chemungianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cinnamomum chemungianum has small, white flowers that are fragrant and grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cinnamomum chemungianum is a small evergreen tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but can also be done by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer, and cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Cinnamomum chemungianum

Cinnamomum chemungianum is native to India and is found in the states of Assam, Meghalaya, and West Bengal.

Cinnamomum chemungianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cinnamomum chemungianum?

Cinnamomum chemungianum

What is the common name of Cinnamomum chemungianum?

Chemung Cinnamon

What type of plant is Cinnamomum chemungianum?

A tree

Species in the Cinnamomum genus

Cinnamomum bhamoensis, Cinnamomum bhaskarii, Cinnamomum bishnupadae, Cinnamomum blandfordii, Cinnamomum champokianum, Cinnamomum lohitensis, Cinnamomum sanjappae, Cinnamomum suvrae, Cinnamomum alibertii, Cinnamomum altissimum, Cinnamomum anacardium, Cinnamomum andersonii, Cinnamomum angustifolium, Cinnamomum angustitepalum, Cinnamomum appelianum, Cinnamomum archboldianum, Cinnamomum arfakense, Cinnamomum assamicum, Cinnamomum aubletii, Cinnamomum aureofulvum, Cinnamomum austro-sinensis, Cinnamomum austro-yunnanense, Cinnamomum baileyanum, Cinnamomum balansae, Cinnamomum bamoense, Cinnamomum beccarii, Cinnamomum bejolghota, Cinnamomum birmanicum, Cinnamomum blumei, Cinnamomum bodinieri, Cinnamomum bonii, Cinnamomum brachythyrsum, Cinnamomum bractifoliaceum, Cinnamomum burmanni, Cinnamomum calciphilum, Cinnamomum calleryi, Cinnamomum cambodianum, Cinnamomum camphora, Cinnamomum capparu-coronde, Cinnamomum carrierii, Cinnamomum caryophyllus, Cinnamomum cebuense, Cinnamomum celebicum, Cinnamomum chantinii, Cinnamomum chartophyllum, Cinnamomum chemungianum, Cinnamomum citriodorum, Cinnamomum clemensii, Cinnamomum contractum, Cinnamomum cordatum,

Species in the Lauraceae family

Actinodaphne acuminata, Actinodaphne albifrons, Actinodaphne amabilis, Actinodaphne ambigua, Actinodaphne archboldiana, Actinodaphne areolata, Actinodaphne bicolor, Actinodaphne borneensis, Actinodaphne bourdillonii, Actinodaphne bourneae, Actinodaphne brassii, Actinodaphne caesia, Actinodaphne campanulata, Actinodaphne candolleana, Actinodaphne celebica, Actinodaphne cinerea, Actinodaphne concinna, Actinodaphne concolor, Actinodaphne corymbosa, Actinodaphne crassa, Actinodaphne cupularis, Actinodaphne diversifolia, Actinodaphne dolichophylla, Actinodaphne elegans, Actinodaphne ellipticibacca, Actinodaphne engleriana, Actinodaphne ferruginea, Actinodaphne forrestii, Actinodaphne fragilis, Actinodaphne fuliginosa, Actinodaphne furfuracea, Actinodaphne glabra, Actinodaphne glauca, Actinodaphne glaucina, Actinodaphne glomerata, Actinodaphne gracilis, Actinodaphne henryi, Actinodaphne hirsuta, Actinodaphne hypoleucophylla, Actinodaphne javanica, Actinodaphne johorensis, Actinodaphne kinabaluensis, Actinodaphne koshepangii, Actinodaphne kostermansii, Actinodaphne kweichowensis, Actinodaphne lanata, Actinodaphne lanceolata, Actinodaphne latifolia, Actinodaphne lawsonii, Actinodaphne lecomtei,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2721220: Based on the initial data import
Ambrose Nathaniel Henry (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.N.Henry' in the authors string.
Madhavan Mohanan (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Mohanan' in the authors string.