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| Identification |
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Genus
Cinnamomum
Species
camphora
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
camphor tree
Family
Specimen number
S10334
Data source
MedPl p188;Frgnt p206
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 08a-09b
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Cinnamomum camphora has wood that is mildly resinous. Camphor tree can survive cold winter nights that go as low as 10� Fahrenheit.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
antiseptic
carcinogenic
stimulant
antispasmodic
antirheumatic
emollient
Medicinal parts
Stems
Root
Wood
Leaves
Twigs
Essential oil
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
yes
Toxicity precautions
Do not take internally.
Medicinal notes
Cinnamomum camphora has herbal applications as an antiseptic, as a carcinogenic, as a stimulant and as an antispasmodic. See the medicinal properties section for even more traditional herbal uses. Camphor tree is not permitted in some countries. The stems together with the root and the wood and the leaves and the twigs and the essential oil are considered to be the valuable parts by the herbalist. Do not take internally.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
camphor scented wood
Fragrance parts
Wood
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Resinous
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Cinnamomum camphora most likely originates from China and Japan.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
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