Tilia heterophylla White basswood (Tiliaceae) Deciduous tree

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Tilia heterophylla
White basswood
Deciduous tree
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The Tilia heterophylla plant species is found in Eastern N. America - New York to Florida. It is a member of the Tiliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as White basswood. Some home gardeners know the variety as T. americana heterophylla. (Vent.)Loud.

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Latin Name:  Tilia heterophylla
Common Name:  White basswood
Family:  Tiliaceae
Author:  Vent.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  30   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Buffs and slopes of ravines and by streams[159]. Found in rich woods in the Appalachians[43].

Medicinal Information: A tea made from the flowers is antispasmodic, diaphoretic and sedative[226]. A decoction of the inner bark has been used in the treatment of dysentery[257]. A decoction of the bark, mixed with cornmeal, has been used as a poultice in the treatment of boils[257]. A decoction of the inner bark and twigs has been used during pregnancy to treat heartburn, weak stomach and weak bowels[257].

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