Open AccessSynopsis of the genus Cinnamomum Schaeffer (Lauraceae) in India
Author(s) -
M. P. Geethakumary,
S. Deepu,
A. G. Pandurangan
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
plant science today
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.204
H-Index - 6
ISSN - 2348-1900
DOI - 10.14719/pst.2021.8.1.1028
Subject(s) - taxon , lauraceae , genus , geography , iucn red list , biology , checklist , botany , ecology , paleontology
A checklist of the genus Cinnamomum in India is presented including nomenclature, a brief description, details of the publications where the detailed description and illustration of the species appeared, phenology, distribution of the species within and outside India and IUCN threat status. A total of 45 taxa (43 species and two infraspecific taxa) have been recorded here based on available information. Twenty-four taxa are found to be endemic to India. Kerala in Peninsular India records the largest number of 24 taxa and may be considered as hotspot area for this genus. The genus possesses the greatest phytogeographical affinity to China with 13 species.