Quite possible, Saroj ji. Many thanks. I checked on the internet about visual differences among the two species. I will not stress on my suggestion of *Cinnamomum bejolghota. - *because the side main veins arise right from the base.
I noted now that in this post, I have mixed up another tree - which I request you and all to kindly ignore. The photos - 2nd, 3rd, 6th and the last belong to another tree that was growing adjacently. I am removing the photos from the iNaturalist observation. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Visual Comparison Table Feature *Cinnamomum verum* (True Cinnamon) *Cinnamomum bejolghota* (Wild Cassia) *New Leaves* Striking *bright red to pink* when young; transition quickly to green. *Yellowish-green to bronze-red*; often have a distinct "dusty" or muted tone. *Leaf Texture* Glabrous (smooth), shiny, and leathery on both sides. *Velvety/Pubescent* (hairy) on the underside; feel softer or "fuzzy" when young. *Leaf Size* Smaller (usually 7–18 cm long). Larger and more robust (can reach 15–30 cm long). *Leaf Shape* Ovate or lanceolate with a *blunt or rounded* tip. Elliptic-oblong with a more *pronounced or acute* tip. *Inflorescence* Silky-hairy clusters, usually shorter than the leaves. Stout, large panicles; often *longer* than the leaves. Key Distinguishing Factors *1. The "Velvet" Test* *Cinnamomum verum* leaves are notoriously smooth and "plastic-like" to the touch. If the leaves felt velvety, it points strongly toward *C. bejolghota*, which is known for having a fine layer of hairs (pubescence) on the underside and stalks of young growth. *2. Venation (The Veins)* - *C. verum:* Usually has 3 to 5 prominent longitudinal veins that start right at the *base* of the leaf. - *C. bejolghota:* The two side veins often branch off slightly *above the base* (tri-nerved), and the overall leaf looks much broader and "heavier." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Regards. Dinesh On Mon, Mar 2, 2026 at 3:53 PM Saroj Kasaju <[email protected]> wrote: > *Cinnamomum verum *J.Presl ?? > > Thank you. > > Saroj Kasaju > > > On Fri, Feb 27, 2026 at 9:34 PM Dinesh Valke <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> >> *FOR VALIDATION ::* >> ¿ *Cinnamomum bejolghota* (Buch.-Ham.) Sweet ? >> The Nilgiris :: Jan 29, 2026 · 2:07 PM IST >> Naduvattam, about 1581 m asl >> ------------------------------ >> [image: ¿ Cinnamomum bejolghota (Buch.-Ham.) Sweet ?] >> <https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/340453656> >> [image: ¿ Cinnamomum bejolghota (Buch.-Ham.) Sweet ?] >> <https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/340453656> >> [image: ¿ Cinnamomum bejolghota (Buch.-Ham.) Sweet ?] >> <https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/340453656> >> [image: ¿ Cinnamomum bejolghota (Buch.-Ham.) Sweet ?] >> <https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/340453656> >> [image: ¿ Cinnamomum bejolghota (Buch.-Ham.) Sweet ?] >> <https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/340453656> >> [image: ¿ Cinnamomum bejolghota (Buch.-Ham.) Sweet ?] >> <https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/340453656> >> [image: ¿ Cinnamomum bejolghota (Buch.-Ham.) Sweet ?] >> <https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/340453656> >> [image: ¿ Cinnamomum bejolghota (Buch.-Ham.) Sweet ?] >> <https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/340453656> >> [image: ¿ Cinnamomum bejolghota (Buch.-Ham.) Sweet ?] >> <https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/340453656> >> Regards. >> Dinesh >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "eFloraofIndia" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to [email protected]. >> To view this discussion, visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/indiantreepix/CABSQqC2f0EtPw1TDREwN5grHc_yy41ig7Vhe%2BiGp9KNZ9QLqFw%40mail.gmail.com >> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/indiantreepix/CABSQqC2f0EtPw1TDREwN5grHc_yy41ig7Vhe%2BiGp9KNZ9QLqFw%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >> . >> > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "eFloraofIndia" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/indiantreepix/CABSQqC1ghVx%2ByH-Vb7o9N9%2B%2BxtfLSH5JEUwU%2BRN%3DA4WCD%2By%3DBg%40mail.gmail.com.
