Cinnamomum kotoense

A beautiful small tree restricted to a few small subpopulations on Lanyu Island. Endangered species. This species is mostly used for ornamental purposes, although it is closely related to Cinnamon spice plants (C. zeylanicum, C. cassia). It makes a great container plant and indoor collectible, tolerates filtered light, grows even more beautiful leaves in shade.

Similar plants:

• Cinnamomum aromaticum, Cinnamomum cassia (Cassia cinnamon, Chinese cinnamon)
• Cinnamomum camphora (Camphor Tree, Camphor Laurel)
• Cinnamomum iners (Cinnamon)
• Cinnamomum sintok (Sintok)
• Cinnamomum sp. (Cinnamon)
• Cinnamomum zeylanicum, Cinnamomum verum (Cinnamon)