Classification
Class
Magnoliopsida Brongn.
Order
Laurales Juss. ex Bercht. & J.Presl
Family
Lauraceae Juss.
Genus
Cinnamomum Schaeff.
 Nomenclature
Scientific Name:
Cinnamomum camphora (L.) J.Presl, Prir. Rostlin Aneb. Rostl. 47 (1825)
Synonymy:
  • ≡ Laurus camphora L., Sp. Pl. 369 (1753) – as Camphora
Vernacular Name(s):
Camphor laurel; Camphor tree
 Biostatus
Exotic
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Weeds Key – interactive key to the weed species of New Zealand