cinnamomum

• identify which cinnamomum species are growing in sinwood, edem and batuka
• bali is home to several cinnamomum species, wild and cultivated
  • cinnamomum verum
  • cinnamomum burmannii
  • cinnamomum iners
  • cinnamomum camphora
• how to distinguish?
  • scratch the bark lightly
    • does it smell sweet and mild? → cinnamomum verum
    • strong, spicy, woody? → cinnamomum burmannii
    • weak or no scent? → cinnamomum iners
    • rough, gray-brown, fragrant medicianl smell, resinous when cut cinnamomum camphora
  • bark characteristics
    • thin, papery, curls into quills easily, light brown → likely cinnamomum verum
    • thick, hard bark, reddish-brown, difficult to break or roll → likely cinnamomum burmannii
    • grayish, rough, no significant aroma when scratched → cinnamomum iners
    • strong, medicinal, camphor → cinnamomum camphora
  • rub the leaf and smell it
    • weak aroma or bitter green scent usually points to cinnamomum iners
    • strong camphor scent points to cinnamomum camphora
  • fruit and flower examination during fruiting
    • cinnamomum verum : small bluish-black drupe
    • cinnamomum burmannii : purple-black drupe
    • cinnamomum iners : ellipsoid drupe, turns black, not aromatic