Seeds dispersed by animals. Long lived tree of primary and secondary forest
Tree Species (Scientific Name)
Cinnamomum parthenoxylon
Food
Fuelwood
Lumber
Medicinal
Product
Indonesian Common Name
Kayu lada, Ki sereh (Sundanese), Selasihan (Javanese), Rawali (Borneo)
Tree Family
Lauraceae
Average Leaf Size (cm)
10cm
Length
×
5cm
Width
Tree Height
Unknown
Elevational Range (m)
0–2000m
Distribution
Native
Exotic
Native to Indonesia
Native to
Region
Asia
Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam
Indonesia
Borneo, Java, Lesser Sunda Islands, Sumatra
Coffee Agroforestry Information
Coffee System
Robusta
Arabica
Coffee Impact
Unknown
Prevalence
Common in Coffee Agroforestry
Cultivation
Regeneration
Regenerates Naturally
Tree Management
Tree Benefits and Uses
Farmer Uses
- Food
- Fuelwood
- Lumber
- Medicinal
- Product
The wood is used for construction and cabinet work and the wood oil contains safrole which can be used in soaps and in local medicine. The aromatic bark is used as a spice for flavoring food and is considered an excellent tonic. The roots help fight fever and are applied after childbirth.
Farm Services
- Unknown
Biodiversity Benefits
Unknown