by johnah on November 25, 2020
The following are some facts about Camphor Tree:
Camphor tree grows naturally in tropical and subtropical regions. It is one of the most common trees found in forests, savannas, grasslands, deserts and other dry areas. Its leaves are usually dark green with yellowish margins and it produces small white flowers which are used as incense or perfume.
It is not known why the fruit of this tree bears a bitter taste.
It is also called as Indian Ylang Ylang (Ylang yang) because its bark contains many alkaloids such as indole, benzoylecgonine, myrcene and others. These chemicals have been used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments including fever, cough, diarrhea, headache and pain. They are commonly known as “magic” or “herbal” medicines.
In India, the camphor tree is cultivated for its wood, resin and oil. It is also used in making incense sticks and candles.
The camphor tree’s bark contains high levels of alkaloids. These alkaloids are used medicinally as well as recreationally. The use of these drugs has increased over the years due to their ability to produce euphoria, relax muscles and increase sexual pleasure.
CAMPHOR TREE GROWTH RATE:
The growth rate of the camphor tree depends on various factors such as type of soil, available nutrients, temperature and light. If you want to learn more about the camphor tree growing conditions, we recommend that you buy a copy of Greg Washburn’s “Camphor Tree Growing: Camphor Tree In Your Backyard”. In this book he describes, in detail, how to grow a camphor tree from an acorn or seed.
How To Grow A Camphor Tree From An Acorn:
Firstly, you need to find an acorn that contains around 40% fat. If you want to learn more about how to grow a camphor tree from an acorn you should order a copy of Greg Washburn’s “Camphor Tree Growing: Camphor Tree In Your Backyard”. In this very detailed guide he describes how to plant and take care of your tree.
CAMPHOR TREE HARVEST:
The camphor tree is harvested for its wood, leaves and oil. The wood of the camphor tree is used in making furniture, houses, boats, containers, toys, matches and musical instruments. Its oil can be used in making perfumes, soap and incense sticks.
Its leaves can be used to make tea.
The camphor tree is found in India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia, Sumatra and Borneo. In these places it grows at an altitude of around 700 to 2200 metres above sea level. It is a large evergreen tree which can reach a height of 30 to 40 metres and a diameter of 4 to 6 metres.
The trunk is reddish-brown in colour and the leaves are dark green with sharp margins.
Sources & references used in this article:
Camphor tree resources and utilization by Z Linghai, L Huiming, Z Qian, C Yanling… – IUFRO World Series …, 2012 – researchgate.net
Camphor Shot Borer: A new nursery and landscape pest in Tennessee by J Oliver, N Youssef, J Basham, A Bray, K Copley… – 2012 – digitalscholarship.tnstate.edu
Conservation and applications of camphor tree (Cinnamomum camphora) in China: ethnobotany and genetic resources by Y Zhou, W Yan – Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution, 2016 – Springer
Accumulation of Urban Insect Pests in China: 50 Years’ Observations on Camphor Tree (Cinnamomum camphora) by Z Xiang, M Zhao, US Ogbodo – Sustainability, 2020 – mdpi.com
Spatial differentiation and landscape-ecological assessment of heritage trees in urban Guangzhou (China) by CY Jim – Landscape and Urban Planning, 2004 – Elsevier
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