Cinnamomum osmophloeum
Cinnamomum osmophloeum, commonly known as the fragrant cinnamon tree, is a significant medicinal plant native to Southeast Asia. Valued for its aromatic bark and essential oils, it possesses potent antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Traditional medicine utilizes its bioactive compounds to treat various ailments, highlighting its immense therapeutic potential.
- Scientific name: Cinnamomum osmophloeum
- Family: Lauraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae, the order Laurales, and the family Lauraceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Cinnamomum, specifically the species Cinnamomum osmophloeum.
| 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, Cinnamomum osmophloeum, is known by several different common names depending on the language and region. In Chinese, it is referred to as 土肉桂 (zh-hans, zh-hant, zh-hk, and zh), while in Arabic, it is called دارصيني دون (ar).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 土肉桂 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 土肉桂 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 土肉桂 | Wikidata |
| ar | دارصيني دون | Wikidata |
| zh | 土肉桂 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 土肉桂 | Wikidata |
| arz | دارصينى دون | Wikidata |
| ar | دارصوص | Wikidata |
| ar | دارصيني الدون | Wikidata |
| ar | الدارصيني الدون | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is characterized by a very specific and limited geographical range. Its natural distribution is primarily concentrated within the region of Eastern Asia. Specifically, Cinnamomum osmophloeum is found growing natively on the island of Taiwan. Due to this restricted habitat, it is considered an endemic species to this particular location. Consequently, the plant's presence is tied closely to the unique ecological conditions provided by the Taiwanese landscape.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Cinnamomum osmophloeum, is a medicinal species where the leaves serve as a primary component for therapeutic use. The leaves are characterized by their distinct shape and aromatic properties, often being collected as a leaf sample for various traditional preparations. These leaf samples are frequently utilized in herbal remedies due to their specific chemical constituents, which contribute to the plant's overall medicinal profile.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf sample | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Cinnamomum osmophloeum has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Cinnamaldehyde, TRANS-cinnamaldehyde, coumarins, lignans, phenols.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cinnamaldehyde | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| TRANS-cinnamaldehyde | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coumarins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lignans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| proanthocyanidins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cinnamomum osmophloeum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cinnamomum osmophloeum has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Enterococcus faecalis, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Enterococcus faecalis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Klebsiella pneumoniae | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus epidermidis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |