Kayu manis
Cinnamomum deschampsii
Family: Lauraceae
What it is like
A bushy tree. The stem is about 1.5 m tall and 30 cm across. The leaves are rough. The leaf stalk is 0.5 cm long. The blade is oblong and 7.5-15 cm long by 5-7 cm wide. The flowers are in a loose panicle. The flowers are silky. The fruit is a one seeded berry. It is about 1 cm long.
There are about 250 Cinnamomum species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in the lowlands in fields and along roads.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Malaysia, SE Asia, Singapore
How it is used for food
The thick bark has a sweet smell and flavour. It is used as a spice.
Edible parts
Bark, spice