Cinnamomum verum
(Lauraceae)
Names and origins
Characters
Ecology
Uses
Conservation
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Forest type (costal, hill, lowland, peatswamp, mountains, kerangas...)
Forest Layer (emergent, canopy, understory, forest floor, liana...)
Pioneer tree, late sucessional tree
Symbiotic microorganisms (Nitrogen-fixing bacteria, ectomycorrhiza)
Seed dispersal by animals
Pollination by birds, bats, bees, beetles
Symbiosis with animals, ants
Flowering habits and frequency
Seed germination conditions and time
<p><i>Cinnamomum verum</i> thrives in low-lying areas with no shade, and the quality of its bark is greatly influenced by the type of soil it is grown in. Ideally, it should be cultivated in loamy, fine sandy, or lateritic gravelly soils to ensure the best bark quality. Planting the tree in waterlogged or marshy conditions may result in bitter bark. Insects visit and pollinate the flowers, while birds consume the fruits. The leaves of <i>Cinnamomum verum</i> are a food source for butterfly caterpillars. Propagation of this plant is typically done through seeds, which should be planted immediately as their viability lasts for less than 40 days, and they typically germinate within 3 weeks.</p>
Cinnamomum verum (Lauraceae) Cinnamomum verum (Lauraceae)