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Cinnamomum verum
Kayu Manis
| Species Name | Cinnamomum verum |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Kayu Manis |
| Family | Lauraceae |
| Genus | Cinnamomum |
| Taxonomic Synonyms/Past Names | |
| Taxonomic Notes |
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Species Information
1. Description
- Evergreen tree able to grow to about 8-17 m tall in its natural habitat. Leaves around 5-18 cm long and 3-10 cm wide, rather stiff, ovate to elliptic, distinct 3 yellow veins from the base to the tip, opposite. Young leaves tend to be reddish, and mature leaves dark green. Cream to white flowers about 3 mm wide, with an unpleasant smell, and borne on axillary and terminal panicle inflorescence. Fruits are ovoid drupes about 1.5-2 cm long, fleshy, purple, and contain 1 seed.
2. Tree Size
3. Full Distribution
- Sri Lanka and India
4. Habitat and Ecology
- Requires a warm and wet climate with no extremes of heat and cold. It can survive months with less rain but not a prolonged dry season. It should receive rain about 150 days per year. Rocky and stony ground is unsuitable. Occurrence in waterlogged and marshy areas will result in undesirable, bitter products that are much less aromatic.
5. Altitude (in meters)
- Below 500 m
6. Landscape Type
Urban Streets, Blue-green Corridors, Small Urban Green Spaces
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7. IUCN Conservation Status
Data Deficient
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8. Malaysian Red List from MyBIS
Data Deficient
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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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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. [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?
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22. Can this species tolerate inundation for >1 month?
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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. [1]
25. Does this species have specific humidity requirements?
No
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26. Is this species highly prone to predation, parasitism, and/or disease?
No
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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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- The fruits attract wildlife. [1]
29. Does this species have cultural value or provide products that are of some use to humans?
Yes
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- Parts of the tree are used as a spice in cooking and have medicinal properties [1]
Contributors: anonymous
Last Updated: 2023-03-15
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