Cinnamomum verum[2] (Cinnamomum zeylanicum,[3] also called true cinnamon tree or Ceylon cinnamon tree) is a small evergreen tree belonging to the family Lauraceae, native to Sri Lanka. [4] . The inner bark of the tree is historically regarded as the spice cinnamon, [3][5] though this term was later generalized to include C. cassia as well. [3]

The cinnamon tree is locally known as kurundu. It is an incredibly popular medicinal plant in the country. Images and information of the tree are given on this page.

There are eight cinnamon species in Sri Lanka. Among them only Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume is grown commercially. In tradition, there were several types of cinnamon categorized based on taste of the bark. “Pani-Miris Kurundu” was the best with sweet-pungent taste and “Miris Kurundu”, “Sevel Kurundu” and “Thiththa Kurundu” are the others.

Group: 1 Angiosperms (Flowering Plants) - I - Dicotyledons. Family: Lauraceae. Genus: Cinnamomum. Common sinhala name: Kapuru Kurundu. Habit: Origin: National ...

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Cinnamon (Sinhala: kurundu) tree is reported to have originated in the central hills of Sri Lanka (Ceylon) where several species of wild cinnamon occur sporadically in places such as Kandy, Matale, Belihull Oya, Haputale and the Sinharaja forest range.

Kurundu (කුරුඳු) Tamil name: Kuruva Kuruwu Ilavankam Karuva: Sanskrit name: Darusita Varangam: Conservation status: VU - Vulnerable - NRL - 2020 Description: A moderate-sized tree; bark rather thick, reddish; buds finely silky. Leaves opposite or sub-opposite, 7.5-25 cm long, strongly 3- or 5-nerved; petiole 1.2-2.5 cm long.

Dec 14, 2016 · Common endemic plant occurs in rain forest sub-canopy and home gardens. Also cultivated widely from wet lowlands to about 700m elevations. Aromatic bark use as a spice …

True Cinnamon is a small perennial tree endemic to Sri Lanka belonging to the family Lauraceae. It is one of the most popular spices in the world. The plant commonly found in Sri Lanka as a cultivated plant or naturally in wild. True Cinnamon or Kurundu Identify real Cinnamon that you use. Pictures of leaves fruits and more description.

Nov 8, 2013 · Cures - heart diseases, (vasti) bladder disorders, (krimi) parasitic infections, (pinasa), (kasa) coughing, and wounds of the lungs. • Headaches-mixture of cinnamon oil & other oil is applied on forehead. • Leucoderma-cinnamon oil is used as an external application. • Flatulence (admana)-Cinnamon oil with sugar is used.