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Cinnamomum verum [2] (Cinnamomum zeylanicum, [3] also called true cinnamon tree or Ceylon cinnamon tree) is a small evergreen tree belonging to the family Lauraceae, native to Sri Lanka. [4] The inner bark of the tree is historically regarded as the spice cinnamon , [ 3 ] [ 5 ] though this term was later generalized to include C. cassia as well.
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 9 January 2025. Spice from the inner tree bark of several members of genus Cinnamomum This article is about the spice. For the genus of trees where cinnamon originates, see Cinnamomum. For other uses, see Cinnamon (disambiguation). Dried bark strips, bark powder and flowers of the small tree Cinnamomum ...
Cinnamomum cassia, called Chinese cassia or Chinese cinnamon, is an evergreen tree originating in southern China and widely cultivated there and elsewhere in South and Southeast Asia. [2] It is one of several species of Cinnamomum used primarily for its aromatic bark, which is used as a spice .
The species of Cinnamomum have aromatic oils in their leaves and bark. The genus contains approximately 250 species, distributed in tropical and subtropical regions of South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia and Oceania/Australasia. The genus includes a great number of economically important trees used to produce the spice of cinnamon.
Cinnamomum mercadoi (kalingag) is a small tree, about 6 to 10 metres (20 to 33 ft) high, with a thick, aromatic bark.The plant part of the family Lauraceae, which contains about 45 genera and 2000-2500 species, [2] and is related to the culinary cinnamon, sassafras, and bay tree.
Cinnamomum burmanni is an evergreen tree growing up to 7 m in height with aromatic bark and smooth, angular branches. [3] The leaves are glossy green, oval, and about 10 cm (3.9 in) long and 3–4 cm (1.2–1.6 in) wide. [4] Small yellow flowers bloom in early summer, [5] and produce a dark drupe. [3]
Cinnamomum tamala, Indian bay leaf, also known as tejpat, [3] tejapatta, Malabar leaf, Indian bark, [3] Indian cassia, [3] or malabathrum, is a tree in the family Lauraceae that is native to India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and China. [3]
Among the commercial products made from bark are cork, cinnamon, quinine [48] (from the bark of Cinchona) [49] and aspirin (from the bark of willow trees). The bark of some trees, notably oak (Quercus robur) is a source of tannic acid, which is used in tanning. Bark chips generated as a by-product of lumber production are often used in bark mulch.