Neocinnamomum

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Neocinnamomum
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Neocinnamomum
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Plant genus belonging to the Lauraceae.

Species List

  • Neocinnamomum camphora - Camphor Tree
  • Neocinnamomum mekongense - Tree that grows in the Butterfly Spring in the mountains north of Dali, China. Masses of butterflies congregate on its branches in the springtime making it a popular tourist destination. The butterfies are thought to feed off secretions made by the tree (possibly extrafloral nectaries).