Cinnamomum impressinervium
Meisn.
Lauraceae
Cinnamomum albiflorum Hook.f. & Thomson ex Meisn.
Cinnamomum cacharense R.Parker
Common Name:
General Information
Cinnamomum impressinervium is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree[
146- Title
- A Manual of Indian Timbers.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Gamble. J. S.
- Publisher
- Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh
- Year
- 1972
- ISBN
- -
- Description
- First written in the 19th century, but still a classic, giving a lot of information on the uses and habitats of Indian trees. Not for the casual reader.
].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a spice and a medicine. The essential oil in its leaves have been shown to be an effective fungicide.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
Range
E. Asia - northeast India (Assam)
Habitat
Evergreen forests; at elevations from 220 - 1,200 metres[
1382- Title
- In-Vitro Efficacy of Certain Essential Oils and Plant Extracts against Three Major Pathogens of Jatropha curcas L.
- Publication
- American Journal of Plant Sciences, 2015, 6, 362-365
- Author
- Purnajyoti Deka Bhuyan; Phatik Tamuli; Paran Boruah
- Website
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/ajps.2015.62041
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2015
- ISBN
-
- Description
-
].
Properties
| Edibility Rating |  |
| Medicinal Rating |  |
| Other Uses Rating |  |
| Habit | Evergreen Tree |
| Height | 10.00 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Species in this genus generally prefer an acidic soil with ample moisture in the growing season and a position with some shade[
1212- Title
- New Trees
- Publication
-
- Author
- Grimshaw J.; Bayton R.; Wilks H.
- Publisher
- Kew Publishing; London
- Year
- 2009
- ISBN
- 1842461737
- Description
- Provides comprehensive botanical descriptions and horticultural commentary on over 800 tree species that have been introduced to cultivation in recent decades.
].
Species in this genus are generally able to resprout from basal wood if the top is damaged, and will soon recover from any damage[
1212- Title
- New Trees
- Publication
-
- Author
- Grimshaw J.; Bayton R.; Wilks H.
- Publisher
- Kew Publishing; London
- Year
- 2009
- ISBN
- 1842461737
- Description
- Provides comprehensive botanical descriptions and horticultural commentary on over 800 tree species that have been introduced to cultivation in recent decades.
].
Edible Uses
The leaves are aromatic, possessing a strong spicy odour - they are used locally as a spice[
1382- Title
- In-Vitro Efficacy of Certain Essential Oils and Plant Extracts against Three Major Pathogens of Jatropha curcas L.
- Publication
- American Journal of Plant Sciences, 2015, 6, 362-365
- Author
- Purnajyoti Deka Bhuyan; Phatik Tamuli; Paran Boruah
- Website
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/ajps.2015.62041
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2015
- ISBN
-
- Description
-
].
The essential oil in the leaf contains high amount of eugenol (83 - 88%)[
1382- Title
- In-Vitro Efficacy of Certain Essential Oils and Plant Extracts against Three Major Pathogens of Jatropha curcas L.
- Publication
- American Journal of Plant Sciences, 2015, 6, 362-365
- Author
- Purnajyoti Deka Bhuyan; Phatik Tamuli; Paran Boruah
- Website
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/ajps.2015.62041
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2015
- ISBN
-
- Description
-
].
Medicinal
One to two teaspoonfuls of the dry leaf powder is given orally twice a day as a traditional treatment for diabetes[
1386- Title
- An inventory of the ethnobotanicals used as anti-diabetic by a rural community of Dhemaji district of Assam, Northea
- Publication
- Journal of Ethnopharmacology 138 (2011) 345-350
- Author
- Doi Tarak; Nima D. Namsa; Sumpam Tangjang; S.C. Arya; Bhaska
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2011
- ISBN
-
- Description
-
]
Other Uses
The essential oil obtained from the leaves has been shown to be an effective fungicide in treating pathogenic fungi on the cultivated plant Jatropha curcas[
1382- Title
- In-Vitro Efficacy of Certain Essential Oils and Plant Extracts against Three Major Pathogens of Jatropha curcas L.
- Publication
- American Journal of Plant Sciences, 2015, 6, 362-365
- Author
- Purnajyoti Deka Bhuyan; Phatik Tamuli; Paran Boruah
- Website
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/ajps.2015.62041
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2015
- ISBN
-
- Description
-
].
Propagation
Seed - the seed of species in this genus generally has a short viability and is best sown as soon in containers as it is ripe[
200- Title
- The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Huxley. A.
- Publisher
- MacMillan Press
- Year
- 1992
- ISBN
- 0-333-47494-5
- Description
- Excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Readable yet also very detailed.
]. Remove the fruit pulp since this can inhibit germination[
200- Title
- The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Huxley. A.
- Publisher
- MacMillan Press
- Year
- 1992
- ISBN
- 0-333-47494-5
- Description
- Excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Readable yet also very detailed.
]. Soaking the seeds for 24 hours in lukewarm water hastens germination[
303- Title
- World Agroforesty Centre
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://www.worldagroforestry.org/
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent online database of a huge range of trees giving very good information on each plant - its uses, ecology, identity, propagation, pests etc.
], which can take 1 - 6 months at 20°c[
164- Title
- Growing from Seed. Volume 4.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Bird. R. (Editor)
- Publisher
- Thompson and Morgan.
- Year
- 1990
- ISBN
- -
- Description
- Very readable magazine with lots of information on propagation. A good article on Yuccas, one on Sagebrush (Artemesia spp) and another on Chaerophyllum bulbosum.
]. The germination rate of fresh seed is about 50%, falling to 25% for seed 6 months old, and zero for those 1 year old[
303- Title
- World Agroforesty Centre
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://www.worldagroforestry.org/
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent online database of a huge range of trees giving very good information on each plant - its uses, ecology, identity, propagation, pests etc.
]. Stored seed should be sown as soon as possible in containers[
78- Title
- Propagation of Trees, Shrubs and Conifers.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Sheat. W. G.
- Publisher
- MacMillan and Co
- Year
- 1948
- ISBN
- -
- Description
- A bit dated but a good book on propagation techniques with specific details for a wide range of plants.
]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out into their permanent positions when 10cm or more tall.
Cuttings of semi-ripe side shoots, 7cm with a heel, in a frame with bottom heat[
78- Title
- Propagation of Trees, Shrubs and Conifers.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Sheat. W. G.
- Publisher
- MacMillan and Co
- Year
- 1948
- ISBN
- -
- Description
- A bit dated but a good book on propagation techniques with specific details for a wide range of plants.
].
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with help from
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