Camphor tree (Cinnamomum camphora)
Camphor tree, also known as Majestic beauty camphor, Camphorwood
The Camphor tree (Cinnamomum camphora) is an evergreen species indigenous to China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam. It is commercially significant for producing camphor, a waxy substance utilized in the creation of gunpowder, incense, and insect repellent. Additionally, the tree is valued for its timber.
Key Facts About Camphor tree
Attributes of Camphor tree
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Height
20 m to 30 m
Spread
6 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
4 mm to 6 mm
Flower Color
White Green Yellow
Scientific Classification of Camphor tree
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Laurales
Family
Laurel
Genus
Cinnamons
Species
Camphor tree
Toxicity
Ingestion, Inhalation