Magnolia grandiflora (Magnoliaceae) Evergreen tree

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Magnolia grandiflora
Evergreen tree
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The Magnolia grandiflora plant species is found in Southeastern N. America - North Carolina to Florida and Texas. It is a member of the Magnoliaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as M. foetida. M. virginiana foetida.

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Latin Name:  Magnolia grandiflora
Family:  Magnoliaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  10   Mature Width:  10

Habitat:  Hammocks, sand dunes, buffs and sandy bottoms[72]. Rich moist soils[227]. Always found in lowland areas, never above 105 metres altitude[229]

Medicinal Information: The bark is diaphoretic, stimulant, tonic[46, 61, 240]. It is used in the treatment of malaria and rheumatism[240]. A decoction has been used as a wash and a bath for prickly heat itching[257]. The decoction has also been used as a wash for sores and as a steam bath for treating dropsy[257]. An alcoholic extract of the plant reduces the blood pressure, produces a slight acceleration in respiration but has no action on the heart[240].

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