Herb latin name: Cacalia kiusiana


Synonyms: Parasenecio kiusiana


Family: Compositae



Edible parts of Cacalia kiusiana:

Young shoots - cooked.

Description of the plant:



Plant:
Perennial


Height:
75 cm
(2 feet)

Flowering:
August to
October

Habitat of the herb:

Humus-rich soils in deciduous forests.

Propagation of Cacalia kiusiana:

Seed - we have no information on this species but suggest sowing the seed in spring in a cold frame. Surface sow or only just cover the seed and do not allow the compost to dry out. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grow them on in light shade until they are large enough to plant out. Division in spring.

Cultivation of the herb:

Humus-rich soils in deciduous forests.

Medicinal use of Cacalia kiusiana:

None known

Known hazards of Cacalia kiusiana:

None known

Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.