Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ruforamula
ID:
382347

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rohwer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 75: 1529 (1988 publ. 1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381679



Common Names

  • Nectandra ruforamula
  • Ruforamula Nectandra
  • Ruforamula Nectandra Tree


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Description

Nectandra ruforamula (also called False Cinnamon, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen tree in the Lauraceae family. It is native to Central America and South America, where it is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests. It typically grows up to 20–30 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 60 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Nectandra ruforamula is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and wounds. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nectandra ruforamula has small, yellowish-green flowers with three petals. The seed capsules are round and contain numerous small, black seeds. The seedlings are initially small and require plenty of light and humidity to grow.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nectandra ruforamula is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, cuttings, or layering.

Where to Find Nectandra ruforamula

Nectandra ruforamula is native to the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia and can be found in the forests of Sabah and Sarawak.

Nectandra ruforamula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nectandra ruforamula?

Nectandra ruforamula

What is the common name of Nectandra ruforamula?

Rufous Lancewood

What is the natural habitat of Nectandra ruforamula?

Tropical moist forests

Species in the Nectandra genus

Nectandra longifolia, Nectandra lineata, Nectandra membranacea, Nectandra maguireana, Nectandra hihua, Nectandra impressa, Nectandra leucantha, Nectandra lanceolata, Nectandra laurel, Nectandra pichurim, Nectandra pearcei, Nectandra ramonensis, Nectandra pseudocotea, Nectandra nitidula, Nectandra moritziana, Nectandra oppositifolia, Nectandra baccans, Nectandra aurea, Nectandra bartlettiana, Nectandra briquetii, Nectandra angustifolia, Nectandra grandiflora, Nectandra globosa, Nectandra fulva, Nectandra cissiflora, Nectandra discolor, Nectandra cuspidata, Nectandra amazonum, Nectandra spicata, Nectandra sordida, Nectandra roberto-andinoi, Nectandra ruforamula, Nectandra sanguinea, Nectandra turbacensis, Nectandra villosa, Nectandra truxillensis, Nectandra venulosa, Nectandra subbullata, Nectandra acutifolia, Nectandra brittonii, Nectandra debilis, Nectandra krugii, Nectandra lineatifolia, Nectandra maynensis, Nectandra canescens, Nectandra furcata, Nectandra gardneri, Nectandra japurensis, Nectandra matthewsii, Nectandra microcarpa,

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,

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