Cinnamon also has a flower name.

Cinnamomaceae and genus

Lauraceae

Cinnamon nickname

Cinnamon, cinnamon, fungus cinnamon, Latin name Cinnamomum cassia Presl

The origin of cinnamon

Cinnamon is widely produced in China, and it is planted in the southeast coastal areas, such as Guangdong, Fujian, Zhejiang and so on. Many cities in Guangdong are known as the hometown of Chinese cinnamon.

Plant characters of cinnamon

Cinnamon is an evergreen tree of Lauraceae, about 12-17m high. Cinnamon bark is grayish brown and fragrant; cinnamon leaves are long oval alternate, leaf tip slightly pointed, base blunt, entire, upper surface is green, glossy, lower surface is grayish green; hands are leathery; cinnamon flowers are axillary or subterminal panicles, berries are dark purple oval or Obovate; seeds are purple long ovate. The flowering period is generally from May to July and the fruiting period is from February to March of the following year.

Cinnamon ecological environment

Cinnamon is often grown in evergreen broad-leaved forests and is generally cultivated in sand dunes or sloping mountains. Like warm, humid, sunny climate conditions, good drainage, fertile weak acid red sandy soil suitable for its growth; generally, about a month after sowing can sprout, at this time should timely remove weeds, set up a shade shed to prevent hot sun exposure, should pay attention to regular watering, keep the soil moist, prevent drought.