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Cinnamodendron ekmanii, Canelilla, Canelillo

Cinnamodendron ekmanii

Canelilla, Canelillo
Family: Canellaceae
Origin: Caribbean endemic
Small tree 10-20 ft

Small tree 10-20 ft

Semi-shade

Full sun

Regular water

Red, crimson, vinous flowers

Ethnomedical plant.
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Fragrant plant

Cinnamodendron bark contains tannin. Tea of this plant has been used by indigenous people in the island against the flu and also as aphrodisiac.

Cinnamodendron ekmanii, Canelilla, Canelillo

Cinnamodendron ekmanii, Canelilla, Canelillo

Cinnamodendron ekmanii, Canelilla, Canelillo

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