Nomenclature
Common Name:
Synonym(s):
Genus species:
Family:
Canellaceae
Plant Specifics
Form:
Size:
Life Span:
Long-lived perennial
Flower Color:
Fruit Color:
Phenology:
Noted For:
Landscaping
Recommended Uses:
Considerations:
Availability:
Propagation:
Light:
Moisture Tolerance:
Always Flooded------------------------------------------------Extremely Dry
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Somewhat moist, no flooding ---to--- Short very dry periods
Salt Water Flooding Tolerance:
Unknown
Salt Spray/Salty Soil Tolerance:
Some tolerance to salty wind but not direct salt spray
Soil or Other Substrate:
Loam, Lime Rock
Soil pH:
Suitable to Grow In:
10A,10B,11
Ecology
Wildlife:
Nectar plant for Schaus' swallowtail ( Heraclides aristodemius ) and other butterflies.
Fruits eaten by birds and small mammals.
Hummingbirds visit the flowers.
Native Habitats:
Natural Range in Florida:
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Comments:
Ethnobotany:
Canella winterana has been used medicinally to treat “female tiredness” by preparing a tonic made from boiling leaves and bark. Crushed leaves can be used to numb the pain of toothaches by placing them near the tooth. Tonics of the bark are also used to treat gastrointestinal issues.
The bark and berries are dried and crushed and used commercially as a spice. The bark has also been used to flavor tobacco.
General Comments:
It is listed as Endangered by the state of Florida.
