Camphor tree

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The camphor tree is a large, long-lived evergreen tree native to East Asia, known for its aromatic wood and leaves from which camphor oil is traditionally extracted.

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Observed surface forms (1)

Surface form Occurrences
Cinnamomum camphora 1

Statements (50)

Predicate Object
instanceOf aromatic plant
evergreen tree
tree
woody plant
climatePreference subtropical climate
warm temperate climate
family Lauraceae
flowerColor yellowish-white
fruitColor black
fruitType drupe
genus Cinnamomum
hasAroma strong camphoraceous odor
hasPart aromatic leaves
aromatic wood
introducedTo Australia
Europe
India
United States of America
surface form: United States
kingdom Plantae
leafArrangement alternate leaves
leafShape ovate leaves
leafType evergreen
lifespan long-lived
maximumHeight up to 50 meters
nativeTo China
Japan
Korean Peninsula
surface form: Korea

Taiwan, Province of China
surface form: Taiwan

Viet Nam
surface form: Vietnam
order Laurales
photosyntheticPathway C3
produces camphor
camphor oil
essential oils
reproduction seeds
vegetative propagation
scientificName Camphor tree self-linksurface differs
surface form: Cinnamomum camphora
taxonRank species
tolerates pruning
urban pollution
typicalHeight 20–30 meters
usedFor camphor production
essential oil production
insect repellent
ornamental planting
perfumery
timber
traditional medicine
woodProperty aromatic
durable

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Kagoshima Prefecture hasSymbol Camphor tree
Ibaraki hasTree Camphor tree
Takatsuki hasTree Camphor tree
Camphor tree scientificName Camphor tree self-linksurface differs
this entity surface form: Cinnamomum camphora