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valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
M.Gangop.
                
                
                    
Source:
cmp
                
                
                    
Year:
2006
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Surv. India 48: 114 (2006)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508803
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Cinnamomum sanjappae
 - Sanjappae Cinnamon
 - Sanjappae
                         
                     
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Cinnamomum sanjappae (also called Indian Cassia, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen tree native to India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. It is a small tree growing up to 10 meters tall, with aromatic bark and leaves. It prefers moist, shady habitats.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Cinnamomum sanjappae is used in traditional medicine for treating digestive ailments, respiratory disorders, and skin diseases. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Cinnamomum sanjappae is small and yellow, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Cinnamomum sanjappae can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers partial shade and well-drained soil.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Cinnamomum sanjappae
                        
                            Cinnamomum sanjappae can be found in India.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Cinnamomum sanjappae FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Cinnamomum sanjappae?
Cinnamomum sanjappae
What type of plant is Cinnamomum sanjappae?
Evergreen shrub
Where is Cinnamomum sanjappae native to?
Southeast Asia
                          
                     
                
                                    
                        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,