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Cinnamomum burmanni

(Nees & T.Nees) Blume (1826)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class/Clade: Magnoliids Order: Laurales Family: Lauraceae Genus: Cinnamomum

cinnamon, korintji cassia, padang cassia

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Description

Key Characters:

Growth Form: Trees.

Stems: Young branches terete (cylindrical), glabrous.

Roots:

Leaves: Leaves simple. Alternate, often opposite at tips of young branches. Blades narrowly ovate to ovate, ca. 10 cm long, 3–4 cm wide. Apex gradually acute. Surfaces glabrous, glossy green; hairs, when present, simple; blades usually leathery, usually with aromatic oil or mucilage cells. Margins entire. Tripliveined. Petiolate. Stipules absent.

Flowers: Flowers strigose, in short, paniculate inflorescences. Flowers usually bisexual (perfect), usually aromatic, small, actinomorphic. Tepals 6, equal, ca. 4 mm long, strigose, basal part of or entire Tepals usually persisting on rim of cupule, usually arranged in whorls of 3, usually white, greenish white, or yellow, rarely reddish. Fertile stamens 9, outer 6 introrse, inner 3 extrorse and with basal glands, staminodia present, cordate; anthers tetrathecal. Ovary superior, 1-celled; ovule 1, anatropous.

Fruit: Berries ellipsoid;; subtended by a small cupule that has the basal; truncate parts of tepals attached to the rim. Seeds without endosperm.

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Historical Distribution

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Uses and Culture

USES

Natural History

Statewide Status

Naturalized

Island Status

Kaua'i Naturalized
O'ahu Naturalized
Lana'i Naturalized
Maui Naturalized
Hawai'i Naturalized

Dispersal Agents

Birds
Forestry

Pollinators

Bibliography

Name Published In: Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind.: 569 (1826)

Other References

Wagner et al. 1990:846 (O [as C. burmannii]); Wagner & Herbst 1995:22 (EM); Wagner et al. 1997:57 (H); Meidell et al. 1997:18 (WM); Wagner et al. 2003:32 (spelling change to burmanni); Starr et al. 2004:23 (K); Staples & Herbst 2005:366 (DESCR); Oppenheimer 2007:25 (L)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Locality Habitat Basis of Record Description Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Cinnamomum burmanni Punahou School, Honolulu, HI, US Mesic forest UNKNOWN Bioversity International C. R. Annable Oahu HAPI 2/11/1997
2 Cinnamomum burmanni Island of Maui, Makawao District, Makawao Forest Reserve east of (and above) Kahakapao Gulch, use waiohiwi Rd. off Piiholo Rd from Makawao Town Cultivated UNKNOWN Bioversity International C. R. Annable Maui HAPI 7/5/1997
3 Cinnamomum burmanni Manoa falls trail on way to Pauoa Flats Preserved_Specimen Welton, P. 42 Oahu BISH 1988-09-21
4 Cinnamomum burmanni Manoa falls trail on way to Pauoa Flats Preserved_Specimen Welton, P. 41 Oahu BISH 1988-09-21
5 Cinnamomum burmanni On grounds of Kamehameha Girl's School, Honolulu Preserved_Specimen Grant, M.L. 7137 Oahu BISH 1934-07-31
6 Cinnamomum burmanni Hanalei District; near Limahuli Arboretum Associated vegetation: Schefflera actinophylla, Ficus microcarpa, Java plum, golden pathos. Preserved_Specimen Erect perennial tree 6m ht; leaves fragrant, pointed tips (apex acute); sterile. Starr, F. 202256 Kauai BISH 2002-02-25
7 Cinnamomum burmanni Pali road Preserved_Specimen Kerr, M. Oahu BISH 1945-05-31
8 Cinnamomum burmanni Wahiawa, Schofield Barracks Preserved_Specimen Tong, N. Oahu BISH 1952-01-10
9 Cinnamomum burmanni Wahiawa Preserved_Specimen Pearsall, G.A. Oahu BISH 1949-10-01
10 Cinnamomum burmanni Honolulu Preserved_Specimen Cory, C. Oahu BISH 1986-07-21
11 Cinnamomum burmanni Old Makiki Nursery area, Honolulu Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Oahu BISH 1985-05-10
12 Cinnamomum burmanni Honolulu: Kamehameha Girls School grounds Preserved_Specimen Mitchell, Mrs.D. Oahu BISH 1950-05-12
13 Cinnamomum burmanni Lihue District, Lihue. Along Hwy 50 just beyond or west of mill In secondary vegetation of Hibiscus, Macaranga, Spathodea, Syzygium, Odontonema, and Cinnamomum Preserved_Specimen Tree of 18 ft.; young stems dark green, leaves dark matte green above, paler, glaucous blue-green below; new leaves pale greenish to faintly reddish; flower buds pale whitish-green. Locally common. Flynn, T.W. 6789 Kauai BISH 2001-03-08
14 Cinnamomum burmanni Manoa Valley, Lyon Arboretum, Haukulu Full sun on dry mesic ridge top. Associates; Ardisia elliptica, Scheflerra actinophylla, Cordyline fruiticosa, Alphitonia sp. Preserved_Specimen Milder cinnamon scent in crushed leaves as opposed to verum and burmanii. New growth flushing pink to white. Arthur, K. 164 Oahu BISH 2025-08-29
15 Cinnamomum burmanni W Maui, Honokahua area surrounding the Maunalei Arboretum Located in an area of historic plantings and has since proliferated beyond original range. Associated vegetation: Metrosideros polymorpha, Psychotria mariniana, Psidium cattleianum, Psidium guajava, Ardisia elliptica, Alyxia oliviformis, Microlepia strigosa, Paspalum conjugatum, Odontosoria chinensis, Schefflera actinophylla. Preserved_Specimen Meidell, J.S. 128 Maui BISH 1996-10-20
16 Cinnamomum burmanni East Maui, Hwy 360 between Paia and Hana. Near Mile 28 In stream bottom with Hedychium Preserved_Specimen Tree of 15 ft. New growth whitish-green to magenta; leaves glossy green above with three yellow-green veins, below dull, slightly paler green. Bark of young growth very fragrant. Flower buds whitish green; petals of open flowers yellowish-white. Flynn, T.W. 2717 Maui BISH 1988-03-07
17 Cinnamomum burmanni Pauoa Flats Very common along trail Preserved_Specimen Takeuchi, W.N. 59 Oahu BISH 1984-01-20
18 Cinnamomum burmanni Hamakua District, Nienie Growing along a cane road by the reservior. Preserved_Specimen Trees of various sizes and many seedlings in the area. Herbst, D.R. 9787 Hawaii BISH 1996-07-12
19 Cinnamomum burmanni Lihue District. Hanamaulu, Kalepa Mountain Forest Reserve, Kalepa Mountain Trail, below initial cement Hulei road. Disturbed lowland shrubland w/ Thevetia peruviana, Duranta erecta, Syzygium cumini, Lantana, Megathyrus maximus, Psidium cattleianum, Casuarina equisetifolia, Passiflora laurifolia, Schefflera actinophylla, Asparagus densiflorus Preserved_Specimen New growth w/green bark. Main trunk seems to be dead with two trunks coming from the base on either side. New leaves a reddish and lax, older leaves dark green above dollar medium green below with raised veins. Buds on the tree and old fruit with tiny little cups. Smell to crushed foliage. Tangalin, N. 5159 Kauai BISH 2021-04-07
20 Cinnamomum burmanni Koloa District; Yard of Mariano Valenciano, 4090 Akemama Road, Lawai Yard Preserved_Specimen Tree of 12 ft.; leaves dark glossy green above with pale green veins, below glaucous pale green; petals pale cream to white, slightly fragrant at noon. Flynn, T.W. 5295 Kauai BISH 1993-03-17
21 Cinnamomum burmanni Awehi Gulch headwaters Preserved_Specimen Trees, lvs fragrant, bark smooth brown. Oppenheimer, H.L. 80623 Lanai BISH 2006-08-16
22 Cinnamomum burmanni Foster Botanic Gardens In full sun Preserved_Specimen A tree 6m tall. Bark smooth, greyish brown. Mature fruit blackish blue or blackish purple Lau, J. 1605 Oahu BISH 1985-11-06
23 Cinnamomum burmanni Makiki valley, start of Makiki loop trail Wet forest Preserved_Specimen Common understory tree. Leaves and stems highly fragrant and strongly tasting Faccenda, K. 1706 Oahu BISH 2021-02-05
24 Cinnamomum burmanni Kawaihau District. Moloaa Chocolate and Coffee Farm. Cultivated tree. Preserved_Specimen Many-trunked tree, about 4 m tall; bark light brown; leave dark glossy green, the new growth pinkish-red; flowers small, petals white; fruits cup shaped and green early in development. Brock, K. 880 Kauai BISH 2016-08-22
25 Cinnamomum burmanni Pauoa Flats Very common along trail. Preserved_Specimen Takeuchi, W.N. 59 Oahu BISH 1984-01-20
26 Cinnamomum burmanni Lihue, along Hwy. 50 just west of Lihue Plantation Mill Preserved_Specimen Large shrub of 10 ft. Flynn, T.W. 1621 Kauai BISH 1986-04-03
27 Cinnamomum burmanni W Maui, Honokahua area surrounding the Maunalei Arboretum Located in an area of historic plantings and has since proliferated beyond original range. Associated vegetation: Metrosideros polymorpha, Psychotria mariniana, Psidium cattleianum, Psidium guajava, Ardisia elliptica, Alyxia oliviformis, Microlepia strigosa, Paspalum conjugatum, Odontosoria chinensis, Schefflera actinophylla. Preserved_Specimen Meidell, J.S. 128 Maui BISH 1996-10-20
28 Cinnamomum burmanni Lyon Arboretum; 9-7-1 Preserved_Specimen Tree with dark green, glossy foliage; purple fruit Herbst, D.R. 646 Oahu BISH 1967-10-12
29 Cinnamomum burmanni Honolulu District, Lyon Arboretum Preserved_Specimen Tree with dark green, glossy foliage; fruit purple Herbst, D.R. 646 Oahu BISH 1967-10-12
30 Cinnamomum burmanni Lyon Arboretum, Honolulu, Hawaii Preserved_Specimen Tree about 20' high Baker, R.F. 99 Oahu BISH 1975-04-26
31 Cinnamomum burmanni Honolulu, Hawaii,; Lyon Arboretum; behind cottage H; naturalized throughout arboretum Preserved_Specimen Tree about 20' high Baker, R.F. 99 Oahu BISH 1975-04-26
32 Cinnamomum burmanni Nuuanu Drive, near Alewa Heights Spring, Near Honolulu Preserved_Specimen Tree 40 Ft., 8 in. diam. Little Jr., E.L. 31014 Oahu BISH 1976-12-09
33 Cinnamomum burmanni Honolulu, Nuuanu Val., near Pali at Upside Down Falls Preserved_Specimen Rather small trees; Lvs. dark shiny green above, somewhat sea-green below, juv. lvs. reddish; ripe fr. purplish-black, shiny; fls. 6 petals, white, drying brown, calyx 6-parted, light green, light-brown with fr. Landgraf, M.F. Oahu BISH 1959-01-22
34 Cinnamomum burmanni Honolulu, Nuuanu Valley, in former Carter estate Preserved_Specimen Leaves have mild cinnamon odor, bark has cinnamon taste. Here are 1 fr. and calyxes only of the fls. Clay, H.F. Oahu BISH 1959-01-21
35 Cinnamomum burmanni Honolulu, Nuuanu Valley, in former Carter estate Preserved_Specimen Leaves have mild cinnamon odor, bark has cinnamon taste. Here are 1 fr. and calyxes only of the fls. Clay, H.F. Oahu BISH 1959-01-21
36 Cinnamomum burmanni Honolulu, Kamehameha Girl's School Preserved_Specimen Judd Jr., A.F. Oahu BISH 1937-09-25
37 Cinnamomum burmanni Honolulu, Nuuanu Val., near Pali at Upside Down Falls Preserved_Specimen Rather small trees; Lvs. dark shiny green above, somewhat sea-green below, juv. lvs. reddish; ripe fr. purplish-black, shiny; fls. 6 petals, white, drying brown, calyx 6-parted, light green, light-brown with fr. Landgraf, M.F. Oahu BISH 1959-01-22
38 Cinnamomum burmanni East Maui, Makawao Forest Reserve Cultivated UNKNOWN Bioversity International C. R. Annable Maui HAPI 6/20/1997
39 Cinnamomum burmanni U. of H Preserved_Specimen Tree with smooth, gray-brown bark, dark-green foliage, and purple fruit. Herbst, D.R. 592 Oahu BISH 1967-09-15
40 Cinnamomum burmanni Punahou School, Honolulu, HI, US Mesic forest UNKNOWN Bioversity International C. R. Annable Oahu HAPI 2/11/1997
41 Cinnamomum burmanni Island of Maui, Makawao District, Makawao Forest Reserve east of (and above) Kahakapao Gulch, use waiohiwi Rd. off Piiholo Rd from Makawao Town Cultivated UNKNOWN Bioversity International C. R. Annable Maui HAPI 7/5/1997
42 Cinnamomum burmanni Manoa falls trail on way to Pauoa Flats Preserved_Specimen Welton, P. 42 Oahu BISH 1988-09-21
43 Cinnamomum burmanni Manoa falls trail on way to Pauoa Flats Preserved_Specimen Welton, P. 41 Oahu BISH 1988-09-21
44 Cinnamomum burmanni On grounds of Kamehameha Girl's School, Honolulu Preserved_Specimen Grant, M.L. 7137 Oahu BISH 1934-07-31
45 Cinnamomum burmanni Hanalei District; near Limahuli Arboretum Associated vegetation: Schefflera actinophylla, Ficus microcarpa, Java plum, golden pathos. Preserved_Specimen Erect perennial tree 6m ht; leaves fragrant, pointed tips (apex acute); sterile. Starr, F. 202256 Kauai BISH 2002-02-25
46 Cinnamomum burmanni Pali road Preserved_Specimen Kerr, M. Oahu BISH 1945-05-31
47 Cinnamomum burmanni Wahiawa, Schofield Barracks Preserved_Specimen Tong, N. Oahu BISH 1952-01-10
48 Cinnamomum burmanni Wahiawa Preserved_Specimen Pearsall, G.A. Oahu BISH 1949-10-01
49 Cinnamomum burmanni Honolulu Preserved_Specimen Cory, C. Oahu BISH 1986-07-21
50 Cinnamomum burmanni Old Makiki Nursery area, Honolulu Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Oahu BISH 1985-05-10
51 Cinnamomum burmanni Honolulu: Kamehameha Girls School grounds Preserved_Specimen Mitchell, Mrs.D. Oahu BISH 1950-05-12
52 Cinnamomum burmanni Lihue District, Lihue. Along Hwy 50 just beyond or west of mill In secondary vegetation of Hibiscus, Macaranga, Spathodea, Syzygium, Odontonema, and Cinnamomum Preserved_Specimen Tree of 18 ft.; young stems dark green, leaves dark matte green above, paler, glaucous blue-green below; new leaves pale greenish to faintly reddish; flower buds pale whitish-green. Locally common. Flynn, T.W. 6789 Kauai BISH 2001-03-08
53 Cinnamomum burmanni Manoa Valley, Lyon Arboretum, Haukulu Full sun on dry mesic ridge top. Associates; Ardisia elliptica, Scheflerra actinophylla, Cordyline fruiticosa, Alphitonia sp. Preserved_Specimen Milder cinnamon scent in crushed leaves as opposed to verum and burmanii. New growth flushing pink to white. Arthur, K. 164 Oahu BISH 2025-08-29
54 Cinnamomum burmanni W Maui, Honokahua area surrounding the Maunalei Arboretum Located in an area of historic plantings and has since proliferated beyond original range. Associated vegetation: Metrosideros polymorpha, Psychotria mariniana, Psidium cattleianum, Psidium guajava, Ardisia elliptica, Alyxia oliviformis, Microlepia strigosa, Paspalum conjugatum, Odontosoria chinensis, Schefflera actinophylla. Preserved_Specimen Meidell, J.S. 128 Maui BISH 1996-10-20
55 Cinnamomum burmanni East Maui, Hwy 360 between Paia and Hana. Near Mile 28 In stream bottom with Hedychium Preserved_Specimen Tree of 15 ft. New growth whitish-green to magenta; leaves glossy green above with three yellow-green veins, below dull, slightly paler green. Bark of young growth very fragrant. Flower buds whitish green; petals of open flowers yellowish-white. Flynn, T.W. 2717 Maui BISH 1988-03-07
56 Cinnamomum burmanni Pauoa Flats Very common along trail Preserved_Specimen Takeuchi, W.N. 59 Oahu BISH 1984-01-20
57 Cinnamomum burmanni Hamakua District, Nienie Growing along a cane road by the reservior. Preserved_Specimen Trees of various sizes and many seedlings in the area. Herbst, D.R. 9787 Hawaii BISH 1996-07-12
58 Cinnamomum burmanni Lihue District. Hanamaulu, Kalepa Mountain Forest Reserve, Kalepa Mountain Trail, below initial cement Hulei road. Disturbed lowland shrubland w/ Thevetia peruviana, Duranta erecta, Syzygium cumini, Lantana, Megathyrus maximus, Psidium cattleianum, Casuarina equisetifolia, Passiflora laurifolia, Schefflera actinophylla, Asparagus densiflorus Preserved_Specimen New growth w/green bark. Main trunk seems to be dead with two trunks coming from the base on either side. New leaves a reddish and lax, older leaves dark green above dollar medium green below with raised veins. Buds on the tree and old fruit with tiny little cups. Smell to crushed foliage. Tangalin, N. 5159 Kauai BISH 2021-04-07
59 Cinnamomum burmanni Koloa District; Yard of Mariano Valenciano, 4090 Akemama Road, Lawai Yard Preserved_Specimen Tree of 12 ft.; leaves dark glossy green above with pale green veins, below glaucous pale green; petals pale cream to white, slightly fragrant at noon. Flynn, T.W. 5295 Kauai BISH 1993-03-17
60 Cinnamomum burmanni Awehi Gulch headwaters Preserved_Specimen Trees, lvs fragrant, bark smooth brown. Oppenheimer, H.L. 80623 Lanai BISH 2006-08-16
61 Cinnamomum burmanni Foster Botanic Gardens In full sun Preserved_Specimen A tree 6m tall. Bark smooth, greyish brown. Mature fruit blackish blue or blackish purple Lau, J. 1605 Oahu BISH 1985-11-06
62 Cinnamomum burmanni Makiki valley, start of Makiki loop trail Wet forest Preserved_Specimen Common understory tree. Leaves and stems highly fragrant and strongly tasting Faccenda, K. 1706 Oahu BISH 2021-02-05
63 Cinnamomum burmanni Kawaihau District. Moloaa Chocolate and Coffee Farm. Cultivated tree. Preserved_Specimen Many-trunked tree, about 4 m tall; bark light brown; leave dark glossy green, the new growth pinkish-red; flowers small, petals white; fruits cup shaped and green early in development. Brock, K. 880 Kauai BISH 2016-08-22
64 Cinnamomum burmanni Pauoa Flats Very common along trail. Preserved_Specimen Takeuchi, W.N. 59 Oahu BISH 1984-01-20
65 Cinnamomum burmanni Lihue, along Hwy. 50 just west of Lihue Plantation Mill Preserved_Specimen Large shrub of 10 ft. Flynn, T.W. 1621 Kauai BISH 1986-04-03
66 Cinnamomum burmanni W Maui, Honokahua area surrounding the Maunalei Arboretum Located in an area of historic plantings and has since proliferated beyond original range. Associated vegetation: Metrosideros polymorpha, Psychotria mariniana, Psidium cattleianum, Psidium guajava, Ardisia elliptica, Alyxia oliviformis, Microlepia strigosa, Paspalum conjugatum, Odontosoria chinensis, Schefflera actinophylla. Preserved_Specimen Meidell, J.S. 128 Maui BISH 1996-10-20
67 Cinnamomum burmanni Lyon Arboretum; 9-7-1 Preserved_Specimen Tree with dark green, glossy foliage; purple fruit Herbst, D.R. 646 Oahu BISH 1967-10-12
68 Cinnamomum burmanni Honolulu District, Lyon Arboretum Preserved_Specimen Tree with dark green, glossy foliage; fruit purple Herbst, D.R. 646 Oahu BISH 1967-10-12
69 Cinnamomum burmanni Lyon Arboretum, Honolulu, Hawaii Preserved_Specimen Tree about 20' high Baker, R.F. 99 Oahu BISH 1975-04-26
70 Cinnamomum burmanni Honolulu, Hawaii,; Lyon Arboretum; behind cottage H; naturalized throughout arboretum Preserved_Specimen Tree about 20' high Baker, R.F. 99 Oahu BISH 1975-04-26
71 Cinnamomum burmanni Nuuanu Drive, near Alewa Heights Spring, Near Honolulu Preserved_Specimen Tree 40 Ft., 8 in. diam. Little Jr., E.L. 31014 Oahu BISH 1976-12-09
72 Cinnamomum burmanni Honolulu, Nuuanu Val., near Pali at Upside Down Falls Preserved_Specimen Rather small trees; Lvs. dark shiny green above, somewhat sea-green below, juv. lvs. reddish; ripe fr. purplish-black, shiny; fls. 6 petals, white, drying brown, calyx 6-parted, light green, light-brown with fr. Landgraf, M.F. Oahu BISH 1959-01-22
73 Cinnamomum burmanni Honolulu, Nuuanu Valley, in former Carter estate Preserved_Specimen Leaves have mild cinnamon odor, bark has cinnamon taste. Here are 1 fr. and calyxes only of the fls. Clay, H.F. Oahu BISH 1959-01-21
74 Cinnamomum burmanni Honolulu, Nuuanu Valley, in former Carter estate Preserved_Specimen Leaves have mild cinnamon odor, bark has cinnamon taste. Here are 1 fr. and calyxes only of the fls. Clay, H.F. Oahu BISH 1959-01-21
75 Cinnamomum burmanni Honolulu, Kamehameha Girl's School Preserved_Specimen Judd Jr., A.F. Oahu BISH 1937-09-25
76 Cinnamomum burmanni Honolulu, Nuuanu Val., near Pali at Upside Down Falls Preserved_Specimen Rather small trees; Lvs. dark shiny green above, somewhat sea-green below, juv. lvs. reddish; ripe fr. purplish-black, shiny; fls. 6 petals, white, drying brown, calyx 6-parted, light green, light-brown with fr. Landgraf, M.F. Oahu BISH 1959-01-22
77 Cinnamomum burmanni East Maui, Makawao Forest Reserve Cultivated UNKNOWN Bioversity International C. R. Annable Maui HAPI 6/20/1997
78 Cinnamomum burmanni U. of H Preserved_Specimen Tree with smooth, gray-brown bark, dark-green foliage, and purple fruit. Herbst, D.R. 592 Oahu BISH 1967-09-15
79 Cinnamomum burmanni Punahou School, Honolulu, HI, US Mesic forest UNKNOWN Bioversity International C. R. Annable Oahu HAPI 2/11/1997
80 Cinnamomum burmanni Island of Maui, Makawao District, Makawao Forest Reserve east of (and above) Kahakapao Gulch, use waiohiwi Rd. off Piiholo Rd from Makawao Town Cultivated UNKNOWN Bioversity International C. R. Annable Maui HAPI 7/5/1997
81 Cinnamomum burmanni Manoa falls trail on way to Pauoa Flats Preserved_Specimen Welton, P. 42 Oahu BISH 1988-09-21
82 Cinnamomum burmanni Manoa falls trail on way to Pauoa Flats Preserved_Specimen Welton, P. 41 Oahu BISH 1988-09-21
83 Cinnamomum burmanni On grounds of Kamehameha Girl's School, Honolulu Preserved_Specimen Grant, M.L. 7137 Oahu BISH 1934-07-31
84 Cinnamomum burmanni Hanalei District; near Limahuli Arboretum Associated vegetation: Schefflera actinophylla, Ficus microcarpa, Java plum, golden pathos. Preserved_Specimen Erect perennial tree 6m ht; leaves fragrant, pointed tips (apex acute); sterile. Starr, F. 202256 Kauai BISH 2002-02-25
85 Cinnamomum burmanni Pali road Preserved_Specimen Kerr, M. Oahu BISH 1945-05-31
86 Cinnamomum burmanni Wahiawa, Schofield Barracks Preserved_Specimen Tong, N. Oahu BISH 1952-01-10
87 Cinnamomum burmanni Wahiawa Preserved_Specimen Pearsall, G.A. Oahu BISH 1949-10-01
88 Cinnamomum burmanni Honolulu Preserved_Specimen Cory, C. Oahu BISH 1986-07-21
89 Cinnamomum burmanni Old Makiki Nursery area, Honolulu Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Oahu BISH 1985-05-10
90 Cinnamomum burmanni Honolulu: Kamehameha Girls School grounds Preserved_Specimen Mitchell, Mrs.D. Oahu BISH 1950-05-12
91 Cinnamomum burmanni Lihue District, Lihue. Along Hwy 50 just beyond or west of mill In secondary vegetation of Hibiscus, Macaranga, Spathodea, Syzygium, Odontonema, and Cinnamomum Preserved_Specimen Tree of 18 ft.; young stems dark green, leaves dark matte green above, paler, glaucous blue-green below; new leaves pale greenish to faintly reddish; flower buds pale whitish-green. Locally common. Flynn, T.W. 6789 Kauai BISH 2001-03-08
92 Cinnamomum burmanni Manoa Valley, Lyon Arboretum, Haukulu Full sun on dry mesic ridge top. Associates; Ardisia elliptica, Scheflerra actinophylla, Cordyline fruiticosa, Alphitonia sp. Preserved_Specimen Milder cinnamon scent in crushed leaves as opposed to verum and burmanii. New growth flushing pink to white. Arthur, K. 164 Oahu BISH 2025-08-29
93 Cinnamomum burmanni W Maui, Honokahua area surrounding the Maunalei Arboretum Located in an area of historic plantings and has since proliferated beyond original range. Associated vegetation: Metrosideros polymorpha, Psychotria mariniana, Psidium cattleianum, Psidium guajava, Ardisia elliptica, Alyxia oliviformis, Microlepia strigosa, Paspalum conjugatum, Odontosoria chinensis, Schefflera actinophylla. Preserved_Specimen Meidell, J.S. 128 Maui BISH 1996-10-20
94 Cinnamomum burmanni East Maui, Hwy 360 between Paia and Hana. Near Mile 28 In stream bottom with Hedychium Preserved_Specimen Tree of 15 ft. New growth whitish-green to magenta; leaves glossy green above with three yellow-green veins, below dull, slightly paler green. Bark of young growth very fragrant. Flower buds whitish green; petals of open flowers yellowish-white. Flynn, T.W. 2717 Maui BISH 1988-03-07
95 Cinnamomum burmanni Pauoa Flats Very common along trail Preserved_Specimen Takeuchi, W.N. 59 Oahu BISH 1984-01-20
96 Cinnamomum burmanni Hamakua District, Nienie Growing along a cane road by the reservior. Preserved_Specimen Trees of various sizes and many seedlings in the area. Herbst, D.R. 9787 Hawaii BISH 1996-07-12
97 Cinnamomum burmanni Lihue District. Hanamaulu, Kalepa Mountain Forest Reserve, Kalepa Mountain Trail, below initial cement Hulei road. Disturbed lowland shrubland w/ Thevetia peruviana, Duranta erecta, Syzygium cumini, Lantana, Megathyrus maximus, Psidium cattleianum, Casuarina equisetifolia, Passiflora laurifolia, Schefflera actinophylla, Asparagus densiflorus Preserved_Specimen New growth w/green bark. Main trunk seems to be dead with two trunks coming from the base on either side. New leaves a reddish and lax, older leaves dark green above dollar medium green below with raised veins. Buds on the tree and old fruit with tiny little cups. Smell to crushed foliage. Tangalin, N. 5159 Kauai BISH 2021-04-07
98 Cinnamomum burmanni Koloa District; Yard of Mariano Valenciano, 4090 Akemama Road, Lawai Yard Preserved_Specimen Tree of 12 ft.; leaves dark glossy green above with pale green veins, below glaucous pale green; petals pale cream to white, slightly fragrant at noon. Flynn, T.W. 5295 Kauai BISH 1993-03-17
99 Cinnamomum burmanni Awehi Gulch headwaters Preserved_Specimen Trees, lvs fragrant, bark smooth brown. Oppenheimer, H.L. 80623 Lanai BISH 2006-08-16
100 Cinnamomum burmanni Foster Botanic Gardens In full sun Preserved_Specimen A tree 6m tall. Bark smooth, greyish brown. Mature fruit blackish blue or blackish purple Lau, J. 1605 Oahu BISH 1985-11-06
101 Cinnamomum burmanni Makiki valley, start of Makiki loop trail Wet forest Preserved_Specimen Common understory tree. Leaves and stems highly fragrant and strongly tasting Faccenda, K. 1706 Oahu BISH 2021-02-05
102 Cinnamomum burmanni Kawaihau District. Moloaa Chocolate and Coffee Farm. Cultivated tree. Preserved_Specimen Many-trunked tree, about 4 m tall; bark light brown; leave dark glossy green, the new growth pinkish-red; flowers small, petals white; fruits cup shaped and green early in development. Brock, K. 880 Kauai BISH 2016-08-22
103 Cinnamomum burmanni Pauoa Flats Very common along trail. Preserved_Specimen Takeuchi, W.N. 59 Oahu BISH 1984-01-20
104 Cinnamomum burmanni Lihue, along Hwy. 50 just west of Lihue Plantation Mill Preserved_Specimen Large shrub of 10 ft. Flynn, T.W. 1621 Kauai BISH 1986-04-03
105 Cinnamomum burmanni W Maui, Honokahua area surrounding the Maunalei Arboretum Located in an area of historic plantings and has since proliferated beyond original range. Associated vegetation: Metrosideros polymorpha, Psychotria mariniana, Psidium cattleianum, Psidium guajava, Ardisia elliptica, Alyxia oliviformis, Microlepia strigosa, Paspalum conjugatum, Odontosoria chinensis, Schefflera actinophylla. Preserved_Specimen Meidell, J.S. 128 Maui BISH 1996-10-20
106 Cinnamomum burmanni Lyon Arboretum; 9-7-1 Preserved_Specimen Tree with dark green, glossy foliage; purple fruit Herbst, D.R. 646 Oahu BISH 1967-10-12
107 Cinnamomum burmanni Honolulu District, Lyon Arboretum Preserved_Specimen Tree with dark green, glossy foliage; fruit purple Herbst, D.R. 646 Oahu BISH 1967-10-12
108 Cinnamomum burmanni Lyon Arboretum, Honolulu, Hawaii Preserved_Specimen Tree about 20' high Baker, R.F. 99 Oahu BISH 1975-04-26
109 Cinnamomum burmanni Honolulu, Hawaii,; Lyon Arboretum; behind cottage H; naturalized throughout arboretum Preserved_Specimen Tree about 20' high Baker, R.F. 99 Oahu BISH 1975-04-26
110 Cinnamomum burmanni Nuuanu Drive, near Alewa Heights Spring, Near Honolulu Preserved_Specimen Tree 40 Ft., 8 in. diam. Little Jr., E.L. 31014 Oahu BISH 1976-12-09
111 Cinnamomum burmanni Honolulu, Nuuanu Val., near Pali at Upside Down Falls Preserved_Specimen Rather small trees; Lvs. dark shiny green above, somewhat sea-green below, juv. lvs. reddish; ripe fr. purplish-black, shiny; fls. 6 petals, white, drying brown, calyx 6-parted, light green, light-brown with fr. Landgraf, M.F. Oahu BISH 1959-01-22
112 Cinnamomum burmanni Honolulu, Nuuanu Valley, in former Carter estate Preserved_Specimen Leaves have mild cinnamon odor, bark has cinnamon taste. Here are 1 fr. and calyxes only of the fls. Clay, H.F. Oahu BISH 1959-01-21
113 Cinnamomum burmanni Honolulu, Nuuanu Valley, in former Carter estate Preserved_Specimen Leaves have mild cinnamon odor, bark has cinnamon taste. Here are 1 fr. and calyxes only of the fls. Clay, H.F. Oahu BISH 1959-01-21
114 Cinnamomum burmanni Honolulu, Kamehameha Girl's School Preserved_Specimen Judd Jr., A.F. Oahu BISH 1937-09-25
115 Cinnamomum burmanni Honolulu, Nuuanu Val., near Pali at Upside Down Falls Preserved_Specimen Rather small trees; Lvs. dark shiny green above, somewhat sea-green below, juv. lvs. reddish; ripe fr. purplish-black, shiny; fls. 6 petals, white, drying brown, calyx 6-parted, light green, light-brown with fr. Landgraf, M.F. Oahu BISH 1959-01-22
116 Cinnamomum burmanni East Maui, Makawao Forest Reserve Cultivated UNKNOWN Bioversity International C. R. Annable Maui HAPI 6/20/1997
117 Cinnamomum burmanni U. of H Preserved_Specimen Tree with smooth, gray-brown bark, dark-green foliage, and purple fruit. Herbst, D.R. 592 Oahu BISH 1967-09-15
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