Saigon cassia, Saigon cinnamon
Cinnamomum loureirii
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A tree.
There are 100 Cassia species. This group has been revised to a smaller more consistent group. Also as Caesalpinaceae. Not in The Plant List.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, Indochina, SE Asia, Vietnam
How it is used for food
The bark is used as a poor cinnamon substitute.
Edible parts
Bark - flavour, spice
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
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