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- Trees Tree-like Palms & Bamboos
- Spanish Name
- Aguacatillo, Canelo, Canelilla, Quina, Quizarrá, Sigua canelo.
- Family
- LAURACEAE
- Grows up to 30m tall in forest edges.
- Pollinated by bees and dispersed mainly by birds.
- The bark is aromatic and reminiscent of cinnamon.
- The heartwood is a very dark brown, it is clearly demarcated from the pale yellowish sapwood. Used to make furniture.
PROPAGATION: Seeds
Written by neighbors in the community guide. Last edited May 28, 2025.Open in Notion