Seen below is the phylogenetic tree that was based on the classification of Cinnamomum zeylanicum (which is actually under C. verum, a synonym for C. zeylanicum). This phylogenetic tree was based primary on morphological characteristics, such as tracheophyta, meaning plants with vascular tissue and spermatophyta, meaning plants with seeds. The first picture shows classification from the domain Plantae up to the class Magnoliopsida. The second picture below takes a more closer look at the order, family, genus, and other species related to cinnamon. Some organisms that share the same family include the avocado (Persea), Sassafras (Sassafrass), and Bay Laurel (Laurus). This tree also shows other closely related species. Similar species also belong to the genus Cinnamomum. Some of these include: C. camphora, C. riparium, C. cassia, C. citronella, C. perrotteiti, and others seen below.

    To learn more about why Cinnamomum zeylanicum was classified this way, return to the classification page and look at why it falls into each different level of taxonomy. Remember, this classification and phylogenetic tree was based on morphological data. If not, feel free to continue on throughout the page. Curious where cinnamon is grown?