Cinnamomum micranthum
Summary
| Resource Type | Organism |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | C.micranthum |
| Genus | Cinnamomum |
| Species | micranthum |
| Common Name | Stout camphor tree |
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| Description | Order: Laurales Family: Lauraceae Cinnamomum micranthum is an evergreen tree usually growing 14 - 20 meters tall, occasionally reaching 30 meters. The tree is harvested from the wild for medicinal use, its wood and essential oils. It inhabits lowland rain forest in valleys, on mountain slopes and along rivers and roadsides, almost always with Cinnamomum parthenoxylon; at elevations from 300 - 650 meters, to 1,800 meters. Although relatively widespread in, the species has experienced considerable habitat declines, largely because of conversion to agriculture. Overall, the plant is classified as 'Least Concern' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Credits: Useful Tropical Plants Image credits: LiChieh Pan |
