Cinnamomum

Cinnamomum of Lauraceae

Cinnamon nickname

Osmanthus fragrans, Osmanthus fragrans, Osmanthus fragrans, Latin scientific name cinnamommum cassia Presl

Origin of cinnamon

cinnamon is widely produced in China and is planted in the southeast coastal areas, such as Guangdong, Fujian, Zhejiang and so on. Among them, many cities in Guangdong are known as the hometown of cinnamon in China

Plant characters of cinnamon

cinnamon is an evergreen tree of Lauraceae, with a height of about 12-17m. Cinnamon bark is grayish brown and fragrant; The leaves of cinnamon are long oval and alternate, with slightly pointed leaf ends, blunt base, full margin, green on the upper surface and glossy, gray green on the lower surface; Leather touch; Osmanthus fragrans is axillary or subterminal panicle, and the berries are dark purple oval or obovate; The seeds are purple long oval. The flowering period is generally from May to July, and the fruiting period is from February to march of the next year

Cinnamon ecological environment

cinnamon is mostly grown in evergreen broad-leaved forests and is generally cultivated in dunes or sloping mountains. Like warm, humid, sunny climate conditions, good drainage, fertile weak acid red sandy soil is suitable for its growth; Generally, it can germinate about a month after sowing. At this time, weeds should be removed in time, shade should be set up to prevent exposure to the hot sun, and attention should be paid to watering frequently to keep the soil moist and prevent drought