natural herbs
Cacalia nikomontana
Herb latin name: Cacalia nikomontana
Synonyms: Parasenecio nikomontana
Family: Compositae
Edible parts of Cacalia nikomontana:
Young plant - cooked.Description of the plant:
Plant:
PerennialHeight:
100 cm(3 1/4 foot)
Flowering:
August toOctober
Habitat of the herb:
Humus-rich soils in deciduous forests.Propagation of Cacalia nikomontana:
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 nikomontana:
None knownKnown hazards of Cacalia nikomontana:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.