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Cinnamomum iners
Medang Teja, Wild Cinnamon, Kayu Manis Hutan
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| Species Name | Cinnamomum iners |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Medang Teja, Wild Cinnamon, Kayu Manis Hutan |
| Family | Lauraceae |
| Genus | Cinnamomum |
| Taxonomic Synonyms/Past Names | |
| Taxonomic Notes |
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Species Information
1. Description
- Evergreen tree growing up to 24 m tall. Crown bushy and rounded or cylindrical. Leaves 7.5-30 cm long, elliptic, triple-nerved, opposite or sub-opposite. Young leaves have an attractive pink flush that turns yellow and then green. Flowers cream-coloured in terminal and axillary clusters. Fruits c. 1.5 cm long, oblong.
2. Tree Size
Large (>15 m)
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Large (>15 m) (1)
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3. Full Distribution
- India, Myanmar, Thailand, Indochina, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo, and the Philippines
4. Habitat and Ecology
- Common in lowland and hill forests, including secondary forests
5. Altitude (in meters)
- Up to 1800 m
6. Landscape Type
Urban Streets, Blue-green Corridors, Small Urban Green Spaces
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Urban Streets (1)
Blue-green Corridors (1)
Small Urban Green Spaces (1)
Coastal Fronts (0)
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7. IUCN Conservation Status
Least Concern
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8. Malaysian Red List from MyBIS
Not Evaluated
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9. Are more than 100 individuals available in local nurseries?
10. How would you characterise the growth rate of this species?
Slow
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11. Does this species have an invasive root system?
No
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12. Is this species damaging or does it have staining resin or sap?
No
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13. Does this species produce large and/or staining fruits?
No
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14. Does this species produce substances in its bark, leaves, fruits and/or seeds that are poisonous or harmful to humans?
No
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15. Does this species have specific lighting requirements?
Full sun
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16. How would you characterise the air pollution tolerance of this species?
Medium
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- It is often planted as a street tree.
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17. How would you characterise the soil pollution tolerance of this species?
Low
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18. Does this species have specific soil ph requirements?
No
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- Can grow in very acidic and neutral soils, pH 6.2-7.0 [1]
19. Does this species have specialised habitat requirements?
No
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- Inferred from habitat association. An understorey tree of undisturbed to slightly disturbed mixed dipterocarp and sub-montane forests at elevations up to 1,800 metres. Typically found on hillsides and along rivers. [1]
20. Does this species occur/survive in habitats prone to saltwater intrusion?
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21. Does this species occur/survive at locations that experience high temperatures?
No
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22. Can this species tolerate inundation for >1 month?
Yes
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23. Can this species tolerate water absence for >1 month?
Yes
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24. Can this species tolerate storm conditions (e.g., strong winds)?
Yes
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- It is highly tolerant of strong winds. However, there have been several cases of uprooting and limb breakage.
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25. Does this species have specific humidity requirements?
No
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- Occurs naturally in secondary forests and can be seen on urban streets.
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26. Is this species highly prone to predation, parasitism, and/or disease?
Yes
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- Prone to stem borer attacks. Susceptible to basal rot, which can cause sudden tree failure. In the field, mature trees typically above 1 m in diameter were infected, whereas young trees were not.
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27. Please provide any additional information for this species in the context of climate change resilience and/or vulnerability.
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28. Does this species have biodiversity value (e.g., provides food or habitat, or increases landscape connectivity for urban fauna)?
Yes
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- It provides habitat and is a source of food for insects and birds. [1]
29. Does this species have cultural value or provide products that are of some use to humans?
Yes
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- Has edible parts, medicinal uses, and agroforestry applications [1]
Contributors: anonymous
Last Updated: 2023-03-15
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