camphor
Cinnamomum camphora (L.) J.Presl
Cinnamomum camphora is an evergreen tree native to warm temperate to subtropical regions of East Asia, including China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Korea, Japan, and India. It is commonly known as the camphor tree and is part of the Lauraceae family. The species was first described in 1825 by J. Presl, with the scientific name later revised from its original Linnaean classification. It has a wide distribution, extending beyond its native range to include regions such as Belgium, France, the Netherlands, and others. The tree is valued for its aromatic properties and is widely cultivated for commercial purposes.
Description
Cinnamomum camphora belongs to the genus Cinnamomum and is a member of the Lauraceae family. It is native to East Asia and has been introduced to various regions around the world. The tree is recognized for its aromatic qualities and is commonly referred to as the camphor tree. Its natural range includes countries such as China, Japan, and India, and it has been cultivated in many other parts of the world. The species was first published in 1825 under the scientific name Cinnamomum camphora (L.) J. Presl.
Other common names
CamphortreeCamphor LaurelCamphor TreeCamphorwoodJapanese camphorJapanese camphortreecamphorcamphor-laurel
Distribution
MM · ZA · SC · LK · IE · EG · CU · CK · BR · Yap · Belgium · France · The Netherlands · Great Britain · DZ · PT · CD · TH · KM · FM · MU · MW · SE · TZ · IN · SY · ST · SL · GH · KE
Synonyms
Laurus calycinaLaurus camphoraLaurus camphoriferaLaurus gracilisCinnamomum camphora var. cyclophyllumCinnamomum camphora var. linalooliferaCinnamomum camphora f. linalooliferaCinnamomum camphora f. parvifoliaCamphora camelliifoliaCamphora camphoraCamphora decaisneiCamphora decandolleiCamphora hahnemanniiCamphora hippocrateiCamphora humboldtiiCamphora microphyllaCamphora neesiiCamphora officinarumCamphora officinarum var. glaucescensCamphora oldhamiiCamphora pharbitifoliaCamphora proceraCamphora rougieriiCamphora sieboldiiCamphora syringifoliaCamphora thouarsiiCamphora thunbergiiCamphora thwaitesiiCamphora veraCamphora wrightii
