Cinnamon tree
Cinnamomum verum · Lauraceae (Laurel family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, evergreen
Shape
Elliptic to ovate
Margin
Entire
Arrangement
Opposite to sub-opposite
Venation
Triplinerved pinnate with prominent arching basal veins
Key Features
Stiff coriaceous texture with distinct sub-parallel basal veins diverging near the leaf base
Description
Medium-sized evergreen tree with rough bark and small greenish flowers producing dark purple berries
Habitat
Tropical rainforests with high humidity and well-drained acidic soils
Native Range
Native to Sri Lanka and southern India; cultivated throughout tropical regions globally
Identified on 10/20/2026