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Useful Tropical Plants

Cinnamomum mercadoi

S.Vidal

Lauraceae

+ Synonyms

Common Name: Kalingag

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General Information

Cinnamomum mercadoi is a small evergreen tree.
The bark is harvested from the wild and used locally as a medicine and food flavouring[
345
Title
Minor Products of Philippine Forests
Publication
 
Author
Brown. W. H.
Publisher
Bureau of Forestry, Manilla.
Year
1920
ISBN
 
Description
A useful guide to some of the plants of the area, though terse on details. The book is out of copyright and can be legally downloaded from the Internet.
].
The plant is listed as 'Vulnerable' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2009)[
338
Title
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Publication
 
Author
 
Website
http://www.iucnredlist.org/
Publisher
 
Year
0
ISBN
 
Description
A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat.
].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References


Range

Southeast Asia - Philippines.

Habitat

Lowland and hill forest[
338
Title
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Publication
 
Author
 
Website
http://www.iucnredlist.org/
Publisher
 
Year
0
ISBN
 
Description
A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat.
].

Properties

Conservation StatusVulnerable
Edibility Rating *
Medicinal Rating *  *  *
HabitEvergreen Tree
Height0.00 m
Cultivation StatusWild

Cultivation Details

Succeeds in the moist lowland tropics.
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 essential oil obtained from the bark has been recommended as a flavouring for root beers[
46
Title
Dictionary of Economic Plants.
Publication
 
Author
Uphof. J. C. Th.
Publisher
Weinheim
Year
1959
ISBN
-
Description
An excellent and very comprehensive guide but it only gives very short descriptions of the uses without any details of how to utilize the plants. Not for the casual reader.
]. It has a strong sassafras aroma[
46
Title
Dictionary of Economic Plants.
Publication
 
Author
Uphof. J. C. Th.
Publisher
Weinheim
Year
1959
ISBN
-
Description
An excellent and very comprehensive guide but it only gives very short descriptions of the uses without any details of how to utilize the plants. Not for the casual reader.
].

The bark is sometimes substituted for cinnamon and used as a condiment[
345
Title
Minor Products of Philippine Forests
Publication
 
Author
Brown. W. H.
Publisher
Bureau of Forestry, Manilla.
Year
1920
ISBN
 
Description
A useful guide to some of the plants of the area, though terse on details. The book is out of copyright and can be legally downloaded from the Internet.
].

Medicinal

The essential oil from the bark is used locally as a medicine[
46
Title
Dictionary of Economic Plants.
Publication
 
Author
Uphof. J. C. Th.
Publisher
Weinheim
Year
1959
ISBN
-
Description
An excellent and very comprehensive guide but it only gives very short descriptions of the uses without any details of how to utilize the plants. Not for the casual reader.
].

The bark has rubefacient properties and is utilized as a remedy for headaches and rheumatism[
345
Title
Minor Products of Philippine Forests
Publication
 
Author
Brown. W. H.
Publisher
Bureau of Forestry, Manilla.
Year
1920
ISBN
 
Description
A useful guide to some of the plants of the area, though terse on details. The book is out of copyright and can be legally downloaded from the Internet.
,
1391
Title
Antidiarrheal Activity of Cinnamomum mercadoi Methanolic Leaf and Bark Extracts
Publication
Phil J of Nat Sci 16-1 (2011): 43-47
Author
Stan Rey P. Gorgonio; Rolly G. Fuentes
Publisher
 
Year
2011
ISBN
 
Description
 
]. It is also chewed as a remedy for stomach troubles, and is used in the treatment of tuberculosis[
345
Title
Minor Products of Philippine Forests
Publication
 
Author
Brown. W. H.
Publisher
Bureau of Forestry, Manilla.
Year
1920
ISBN
 
Description
A useful guide to some of the plants of the area, though terse on details. The book is out of copyright and can be legally downloaded from the Internet.
].

The leaves are analgesic and expectorant; and are also used to treat indigestion and flatulence[
1391
Title
Antidiarrheal Activity of Cinnamomum mercadoi Methanolic Leaf and Bark Extracts
Publication
Phil J of Nat Sci 16-1 (2011): 43-47
Author
Stan Rey P. Gorgonio; Rolly G. Fuentes
Publisher
 
Year
2011
ISBN
 
Description
 
].

A preliminary screening of methanolic extract of kalingag suggests that it can be a potent source of novel compounds
for the treatment of infectious diseases[
1391
Title
Antidiarrheal Activity of Cinnamomum mercadoi Methanolic Leaf and Bark Extracts
Publication
Phil J of Nat Sci 16-1 (2011): 43-47
Author
Stan Rey P. Gorgonio; Rolly G. Fuentes
Publisher
 
Year
2011
ISBN
 
Description
 
].

An extract of the bark has been shown to be antioxidant and antibacterial[
1391
Title
Antidiarrheal Activity of Cinnamomum mercadoi Methanolic Leaf and Bark Extracts
Publication
Phil J of Nat Sci 16-1 (2011): 43-47
Author
Stan Rey P. Gorgonio; Rolly G. Fuentes
Publisher
 
Year
2011
ISBN
 
Description
 
].
An extract of the leaves has shown analgesic activity[
1391
Title
Antidiarrheal Activity of Cinnamomum mercadoi Methanolic Leaf and Bark Extracts
Publication
Phil J of Nat Sci 16-1 (2011): 43-47
Author
Stan Rey P. Gorgonio; Rolly G. Fuentes
Publisher
 
Year
2011
ISBN
 
Description
 
].
A methanol extraction of the bark has shown very effective antidiarrhoeal activity[
1391
Title
Antidiarrheal Activity of Cinnamomum mercadoi Methanolic Leaf and Bark Extracts
Publication
Phil J of Nat Sci 16-1 (2011): 43-47
Author
Stan Rey P. Gorgonio; Rolly G. Fuentes
Publisher
 
Year
2011
ISBN
 
Description
 
].

Other Uses

None known

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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