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Cinnamomum

Cinnamomum

9.9
A group of trees and shrubs from Asia and Australia with strong-smelling bark that gives cinnamon and camphor
  • noun
  • /ˌsɪnəˈmoʊm/
  • Specialized
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  • The most widely known member of Cinnamomum is the cinnamon tree, used as a spice.

Examples

  • Species in the Cinnamomum genus are valued for their aromatic bark and oils.

  • Many species of Cinnamomum are used in traditional medicine.

  • Botanists studied several Cinnamomum species to understand their medicinal properties.

  • The Cinnamomum tree is known for its fragrant bark.

  • Botanists studied several Cinnamomum species to understand their medicinal properties.

  • Species in the Cinnamomum genus are valued for their aromatic bark and oils.

  • Many species of Cinnamomum are used in traditional medicine.

Compounds

Cinnamomum camphora
  • Specialized
9.8

A large evergreen tree from East Asia whose wood gives camphor used in medicine and industry

Cinnamomum cassia
  • Specialized
9.1

A Chinese tree whose dried bark is used as a common type of cinnamon

Cinnamomum loureirii
  • Specialized
9.9

A Southeast Asian tree with a spicy bark used in traditional medicine

Surface Forms

Cinnamomum singular
Cinnamomums plural

Etymology

The word Cinnamomum comes from an old word for cinnamon, meaning 'sweet spice'. It names the group of trees whose bark and oils give us that spice and a strong smell, so the name points directly to what these plants are used for.