Cinnamomum mercadoi
About
Cinnamomum mercadoi (kalingag) is a small tree, about 6 to 10 metres high, with a thick, aromatic bark. The plant part of the family Lauraceae, which contains about 45 genera and 2000-2500 species, and is related to the culinary cinnamon, sassafras, and bay tree. The plant is indigenous to the Philippines, where it grows best in forests at low and medium altitudes that sometimes ascend to 2,000 metres (6,600 ft). C. mercadoi is unusual in the cinnamon family in that its essential oil consists large amounts of safrol, whereas other oils of cinnamon contain cinnamaldehyde. Previously listed in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List as vulnerable due to the overharvesting and the continuous loss of the Philippine forests, it is now listed as least concern, although habitat loss and degradation remain threats.
- Family
- Lauraceae
How to use it
Kalingag's aromatic bark can be used for its essential oil, which is known for its unique composition of safrol. This oil may have applications in the fragrance industry, offering a distinctive scent profile that differs from traditional cinnamon oils. Additionally, the tree's bark can be appreciated for its ornamental value in gardens.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Gardening tip
If you're considering planting kalingag, make sure to choose a spot in your garden that mimics its natural habitat, ideally in a forest-like setting with plenty of moisture and shade. This will help it thrive and grow to its full height.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Cinnamomum mercadoi
- Slug
- cinnamomum-mercadoi
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Lauraceae
- Genus
- Cinnamomum
- Species
- mercadoi
- Wikidata QID
- Q5121026
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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