Lauraceae FAMILY
Cinnamomum altissimum
Cinnamomum altissimum
Edibility
0/5
Medicinal
1/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Cinnamomum altissimum is an evergreen tree that can grow up to 39 metres tall[ 951 Title The Gardens' Bulletin, Singapore. Vol. 47 Part 1. Publication Author Publisher Singapore Botanic Gardens; Singapore. Year 1995 ISBN 0374-7859 Description The botanical publication of Singapore Botanic Gardens, with a range of articles. This edition includes an annotated check list of the vascular plants of Peninsular Malaysia. ]. The tree is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine and also for its wood, which is a source of 'medang' timber and is used locally and also traded.
Habitat & Origin
Origintropical
Native RangeSoutheast Asia - Peninsular Malaysia.
HabitatLowland and hill forest[ 951 Title The Gardens' Bulletin, Singapore. Vol. 47 Part 1. Publication Author Publisher Singapore Botanic Gardens; Singapore. Year 1995 ISBN 0374-7859 Description The botanical publication of Singapore Botanic Gardens, with a range of articles. This edition includes an annotated check list of the vascular plants of Peninsular Malaysia. ].