Botanical Profile
Cinnamomum zeylanicum is a tropical evergreen spice tree from the Lauraceae family valued for its aromatic bark and foliage.
Scientific Name
Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume (currently accepted as Cinnamomum verum J.Presl in modern taxonomy).
Local Name
Commonly known as Ceylon cinnamon, true cinnamon, or kayu manis in Indonesia.
Native Habitat
Native to Sri Lanka and tropical South Asia, where it grows in warm humid climates with regular rainfall.
Germination Difficulty
Moderate — seeds lose viability quickly and require fresh sowing conditions.
Germination Timeframe
Usually germinates within 2–6 weeks.
Growing Condition
Grow in full sun to partial shade, fertile well-drained soil, high humidity, and temperatures around 22–30°C. Maintain consistent soil moisture.
Collector Significance
Collectors and growers value this species for its commercial spice value, fragrant bark, and importance in tropical agroforestry systems.
General Information
These seeds are rare and often hard to find online. Many available seeds have low viability due to long storage, but we provide fresh seeds with higher germination potential.
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