Cinnamomum camphora (commonly known as Camphor tree, Camphorwood or camphor laurel) or Mviski in Taita language is a large evergreen tree that grows up to 20–30 metres tall.
CAMPHOR TREE (CINNAMOMUM CAMPHORA)
The leaves have a glossy, waxy appearance and smell of camphor when crushed. In spring it produces bright green foliage with masses of small white flowers. It produces clusters of black berry-like fruit around one centimetre in diameter. It has a pale bark that is very rough and fissured vertically.
Wamzedu Botanical:
At Wamzedu Botanical Garden (SHG) we have created a nursery for preservation of the tree species which are becoming endangered and extinct.
Uses
• Respiratory Relief: Acts as a powerful decongestant and expectorant, reducing congestion in the chest and nose and aiding with bronchitis or coughs.
• Pain Reduction: Contains anti-inflammatory and analgesic compounds, helpful for arthritis, rheumatic pains, muscle spasms, and minor sprains.
• Skin and Skin Health: Possesses antiseptic properties used to treat skin infections, acne, eczema, and itching.
• Aromatherapy and Mental Health: The aroma is used to reduce anxiety, stress, and promote better sleep.
• Hair Care: It is used in, treatments for strengthening hair follicles, reducing dandruff, and eliminating hair lice.
• Pain Reduction: Contains anti-inflammatory and analgesic compounds, helpful for arthritis, rheumatic pains, muscle spasms, and minor sprains.
• Skin and Skin Health: Possesses antiseptic properties used to treat skin infections, acne, eczema, and itching.
• Aromatherapy and Mental Health: The aroma is used to reduce anxiety, stress, and promote better sleep.
• Hair Care: It is used in, treatments for strengthening hair follicles, reducing dandruff, and eliminating hair lice.
• Natural Pest Repellent: Camphor has a pungent aroma that naturally repels insects, moths, and mosquitoes.
• Durable Timber: Camphor wood is prized for furniture, cabinets, and carving due to its beauty and natural insect resistance.
• Ornamental: It is used in landscaping as a large, shady, and fragrant tree for parks and gardens
• Durable Timber: Camphor wood is prized for furniture, cabinets, and carving due to its beauty and natural insect resistance.
• Ornamental: It is used in landscaping as a large, shady, and fragrant tree for parks and gardens
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CAMPHOR TREE (CINNAMOMUM CAMPHORA)
Camphor Tree Seeds Collection
For planting for our Nursery Bed
Camphor Tree Seeds
AT Sagalla - 2026
Camphor Tree Seeds Collection
Mr. Mghalu Collecting seeds at Sagalla Forest
