medicinal herbs
Ageratum
Ageratum houstonianum
Herb: Ageratum
Latin name: Ageratum houstonianum
Synonyms: Ageratum caeruleum, Ageratum mexicanum
Family: Compositae
Medicinal use of Ageratum:
The juice of the plant is used externally to treat cuts and wounds.Description of the plant:
Plant:
AnnualHeight:
30 cm(11 3/4 inch)
Flowering:
June toOctober
Habitat of the herb:
Pine woods and cultivated ground.Propagation of Ageratum:
Seed - surface sow March in a light position in a greenhouse. The seed usually germinates in 1 - 3 weeks at 20°C. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out and plant them out after the last expected frosts.Cultivation of the herb:
Pine woods and cultivated ground.Known hazards of Ageratum houstonianum:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.