Cinnamomum burmanni
Java cinnamon
Cinnamomum burmanni, commonly known as Indonesian cinnamon or Padang cinnamon, is a highly aromatic plant native to Southeast Asia. Renowned for its potent, spicy bark, it is widely utilized in traditional medicine and culinary arts for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties, offering diverse therapeutic benefits for wellness.
- Scientific name: Cinnamomum burmanni
- Family: Lauraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Cinnamomum burmannii, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Laurales and the family Lauraceae. Finally, it is identified by its genus, Cinnamomum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Laurales | WCVP |
| Family | Lauraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cinnamomum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Cinnamomum burmannii, is referred to by various names depending on the region and language. In Chinese, it is known as 阴香 (zh-hans), 陰香 (zh-hant), and 陰香 (zh-hk). In Indonesia, it is commonly called Cinnamomum burmannii (id), and in Arabic, it is referred to as قرفة إندونيسية (ar).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 阴香 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 陰香 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 陰香 | Wikidata |
| id | Cinnamomum burmannii | Wikidata |
| ar | قرفة إندونيسية | Wikidata |
| th | อบเชยชวา | Wikidata |
| es | Cinnamomum burmannii | Wikidata |
| zh | 阴香 | Wikidata |
| ace | Kulét manèh | Wikidata |
| sv | Cinnamomum burmannii | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning several distinct regions across the globe. In West-Central Tropical Africa, it can be found specifically around the Gulf of Guinea Islands. Its range extends to the Western Indian Ocean, where it is documented in Mauritius. Within China, the species is distributed across South-Central regions as well as the Hainan province. Additionally, it is present in the Southeast portion of China, completing its wide ecological footprint.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gulf of Guinea Is. | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Cinnamomum burmannii, is highly valued in traditional medicine for its various components that contain potent therapeutic properties. The most significant part used is the bark, specifically the stem bark, which is harvested and dried to be used as a powerful warming spice and digestive aid. In addition to the bark, the leaves and twigs are often utilized in herbal preparations due to their aromatic qualities. A crucial element found throughout these parts is the volatile oil, which provides the characteristic scent and serves as the primary source of the plant's medicinal efficacy.- Total parts
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 29
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bark | 11 | ★★★★★ |
| twigs | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| stem bark | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| volatile oil | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| foliage | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| branches | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| barks | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark tissues | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Cinnamomum burmanni has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CTK, GA, indole-3-acetic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| CTK | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| GA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| indole-3-acetic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cinnamomum burmanni has 16 reported activities identified across 32 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Anticancer, Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 16
- Scientific sources
- 32
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 8 | ★★★★☆ |
| Antibacterial | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticholinesterase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiestrogenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifatigue | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |