Cinnamomum burmannii
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 Young Indonesian Cassia tree, Indonesia
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Cinnamomum burmannii also known as Indonesian Cinnamon, Padang Cassia, or Korintje, it is one of several plants whose bark is sold as the spice cinnamon[1]. The spice is the least expensive of the three forms of cassia as it has the lowest essential oil content. The most common and cheapest type of cinnamon in the US is made from powdered Cinnamomum burmanni. As a result of the low oil content, Indonesian Cinnamon may have less of the mildly toxic substance coumarin than does cassia[2]. It is also sold as neat thick quills which are made of one layer.[3].
[edit] Distribution
Cinnamomum burmanii is native to Southeast Asia and Indonesia. It is normally found in West Sumatra in the region of the city of Padang. It is an introduced species in other parts of the subtropical world, particularly in Hawaii, where it is naturalized and invasive, spreading slowly on several islands.[4] [5]
[edit] References
- ^ Frontier Coop's Cinnamon page--detailed links specify species
- ^ Indonesian Cinnamon on Gernot Katzer's Spice Pages, German version (more information).
- ^ Indonesian Cinnamon on Gernot Katzer's Spice Pages, English version (less detail)
- ^ P. Motooka et al. (2003), Weeds of Hawai's Pastures and Natural Areas; An Identification and Management Guide, CTAHR, University of Hawai'i at Manoa
- ^ HEAR species description.
