About Cinnamomum wightii
Cinnamomum wightii (Cinnamomum wightii) is a tree belonging to the Lauraceae family (Laurel/Cinnamon family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate simple leaves, panicle/umbel flower clusters, berry/drupe fruit. It is typically found in shola forests key identification features : a stout tree, with very coriaceous leaves. berries ovate-oblong, supported by a truncate cup. Native to India, Sri Lanka, it is distributed across India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during April-June.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Cinnamomum wightii
- Genus
- Cinnamomum
- Family
- LAURACEAE
- Habit
- Tree
- Habitat
- Shola forests Key identification features : A stout tree, with very coriaceous leaves. Berries ovate-oblong, supported by a truncate cup
- Native to
- India, Sri Lanka
- Distribution
- India
- Flowering & fruiting
- April-June
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Malayalam
- ചെറുകറുവ
Lauraceae
Laurel/Cinnamon family
Cinnamomum wightii belongs to the Lauraceae family.
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