Calycanthus floridus Carolina allspice (Calycanthaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Calycanthus floridus
Carolina allspice
Deciduous shrub
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The Calycanthus floridus plant species is found in Southeastern N. America - Virginia to Florida, west to Alberta and West Virginia. It is a member of the Calycanthaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Carolina allspice. Some home gardeners know the variety as C. sterilis.

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Latin Name:  Calycanthus floridus
Common Name:  Carolina allspice
Family:  Calycanthaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  Ruminants are reported to have a toxic reaction from grazing this plant[4, 222].

Mature Height:  2.7   Mature Width:  2

Habitat:  Rich low shady woodlands[4, 43].

Medicinal Information: Antispasmodic, disinfectant[106, 169]. The plant contains an alkaloid that has a powerfully depressant action on the heart[4]. A fluid extract has been used as an antiperiodic[4]. A tea made from the root or bark has been used as a strong emetic and diuretic for kidney and bladder ailments[222, 257]. A cold tea has been used as eye drops in the treatment of failing eyesight[222, 257]. An ooze from the bark has been used to treat children's sores, whilst an infusion has been used to treat hives[257].

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