Tree Species (Scientific Name)
Cinnamomum verum
Food
Firewood
Medicinal
Product
English Common Name
Cinnamon
Peru Common Name
Canella
Tree Family
Lauraceae
Average Leaf Size (cm)
20cm
Length
×
11.3cm
Width
Tree Height
Small (10–20m)
Elevational Range (m)
200–800m
Distribution
Native
Exotic
Exotic in Peru
Native to
Region
Asia
Latin America
Asia
Exotic in
Latin America
Argentina, Brazil, Peru
Coffee Agroforestry Information
Coffee System
Arabica
Coffee Impact
Unknown
Prevalence
Unknown
Cultivation
Planted
Tree Management
Young trees will grow best when shade is provided from the afternoon sun. As the tree matures, it can withstand more sunlight.
Tree Benefits and Uses
Farmer Uses
- Food
- Firewood
- Medicinal
- Product
Used to relieve allergies, prevent the onset of ulcers, to reduce fevers, and as an anesthetic. The oils of the foliage and bark are fragrant and are used in the production of food and beverages, soaps and candles. After drying the bark, it can be used as a baking spice or as a condiment for meats, sauces and pickles.
Farm Services
Unknown
Biodiversity Benefits
Yes
Pollinated by insects, especially flies. Birds are attracted to its fruits.
Citations
Citations
Jezeer, Rosalien. (2018). PhD dissertation: Shedding Light on Shade- Reconciling Livelihoods and Biodiversity in Coffee Agroforests. 10.13140/RG.2.2.28895.71844. Plants of the World Online POWO (2022). "Plants of the World Online. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Published on the Internet http://www.plantsoftheworldonline.org
Encyclopedia of Life. Available from http://eol.org
. Accessed 11 Oct 2022. Cinnamomum verum J.Presl in GBIF Secretariat (2021). GBIF Backbone Taxonomy. Checklist dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/39
omei accessed via GBIF.org on 2022-10-11. Mathew, S., & Abraham, T. E. (2006). Studies on the antioxidant activities of cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) bark extracts, through various in vitro models. Food chemistry, 94(4), 520-528. North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox (2022). "North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox". Facilitated by NC State Cooperative Extension. Published on the Internet: https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/
Encyclopedia of Life. Available from http://eol.org
. Accessed 11 Oct 2022. Cinnamomum verum J.Presl in GBIF Secretariat (2021). GBIF Backbone Taxonomy. Checklist dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/39
omei accessed via GBIF.org on 2022-10-11. Mathew, S., & Abraham, T. E. (2006). Studies on the antioxidant activities of cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) bark extracts, through various in vitro models. Food chemistry, 94(4), 520-528. North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox (2022). "North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox". Facilitated by NC State Cooperative Extension. Published on the Internet: https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/