Origin
Southern Asia, India
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Shrub
Habitat
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Forest margins, Grassland, Mountains, Pastures, Rocky Ridges, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow
Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring
Tolerances
Shade areas
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
Diarrhea, Dysentry
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Condiment, Employed in herbal medicine, For making oil, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a dye, Used as a spice, Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CINNAMOMUM verum
RHUS lancea
Common Name
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
African Sumac
In Hindi
दालचीनी
अफ्रीकी एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Zimt
African sumac
In French
Cannelle
sumac africaine
In Spanish
Canela
zumaque africano
In Greek
Κανέλα
Αφρικανική σουμάκι
In Portuguese
Canela
sumac africano
In Polish
Cynamon
afrykański sumaka
In Latin
cinnamomum
African sumac
Order
Laurales
Sapindales
Family
Lauraceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cassythoideae
Anacardioideae
Season and Care of Cinnamon and African Sumac
Season and care of Cinnamon and African Sumac is important to know. While considering everything about Cinnamon and African Sumac Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cinnamon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and African Sumac season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cinnamon is Sand and for African Sumac is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral and for African Sumac is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cinnamon and African Sumac Physical Information
Cinnamon and African Sumac physical information is very important for comparison. Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas African Sumac height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Cinnamon and African Sumac are as follows:
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
African Sumac flower color: Light Green and Ivory
- African Sumac leaf color: Green
Care of Cinnamon and African Sumac
Care of Cinnamon and African Sumac include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cinnamon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and African Sumac pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Cinnamon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Sumac needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.