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Amelanchier arborea Downy serviceberry Deciduous tree (1 Page of 5) The Amelanchier arborea plant species is found in Eastern N. America - New Brunswick to Florida, west to Minnesota and Texas. It is a member of the Rosaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Downy serviceberry. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. canadensis. Wieg. non (L.)Med. Mespilus arborea Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Amelanchier arborea Common Name: Downy serviceberry Family: Rosaceae Author: (Michx.)Fern. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 10 Mature Width: 12 Habitat: Rich woods, thickets and slopes[43].
Medicinal Information: A compound infusion of the plant has been used as an anthelmintic, in the treatment of diarrhoea and as a spring tonic[257].
An infusion of the bark has been used in the treatment of gonorrhoea[257].
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