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Cinnamomum mexicanum

Scientific Name: Cinnamomum mexicanum

Family: Lauraceae

Category: Dicot

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Cinnamomum mexicanum

Cinnamomum mexicanum, also referred to as Mexican Cinnamon, is a plant belonging to the Lauraceae family.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cinnamomum mexicanum (Meisn.) Kosterm.
  • Common Name: Mexican Cinnamon
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Family: Lauraceae
  • Synonym: Phoebe mexicana Meisn.
  • Alternative Accepted Name: Cinnamomum triplinerve (Ruiz &amp Pav.)

Distribution and Habitat

The plant is found in the USA and Canada, according to distributional maps.

Classification

The taxonomic classification of Cinnamomum mexicanum is as follows:

  • Plantae > Tracheophyta > Magnoliopsida > Laurales > Lauraceae > Cinnamomum > Cinnamomum mexicanum

Resources and Further Information

Further information about Cinnamomum mexicanum can be found at:

  • Tropicos
  • NCBI Databases
  • Encyclopedia of Life