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Canella-alba

Canella-alba

9.9
A large evergreen shrub or small tree with white scented bark and purple-red flowers
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : canela blanca
  • The Canella-alba is prized for its aromatic white bark, often used in traditional medicine.

Examples

  • Gardeners cultivate Canella-alba for its attractive purple-red flowers and evergreen foliage.

  • In tropical regions, Canella-alba thrives in the wild and can grow into a small tree.

  • Researchers discovered new insect-repellent compounds in the bark of Canella-alba.

  • The Canella-alba tree is known for its aromatic bark.

  • In tropical regions, Canella-alba thrives in the wild.

  • Gardeners cultivate Canella-alba for its attractive purple-red flowers and evergreen foliage.

  • The Canella-alba is prized for its aromatic white bark, often used in traditional medicine.

Synonyms

white cinnamon tree
vsCanella-alba
  • Specialized
9.9

A large evergreen shrub or small tree with white fragrant bark and small purple to red flowers

is the broader common label rather than a narrowly technical botanical name
Canella winterana
vsCanella-alba
  • Specialized
9.9

A small evergreen tree from the West Indies with white scented bark used as a spice

is the general name without regional emphasis
wild cinnamon
vsCanella-alba
7.8

A tree or shrub with fragrant bark and leaves used to make scented oils

is the botanical description focusing on physical features rather than fragrance or uses

Surface Forms

Canella-alba singular
Canella-albas plural

Etymology

Canella-alba comes from Latin parts: Canella, a name linked to 'cinnamon' or 'little cane', and alba, which means 'white'. That's why the name fits this plant with pale, aromatic bark that smells a bit like cinnamon.