Sacapellote
Herb latin name: Sacapellote,Sacapellote Extract
Latin name: Acourtia microcephala
Synonyms: Perezia microcephalaPerezia microcephala
Family: Compositae
Medicinal use of Sacapellote: A decoction of the plant has been used to bring about avery quick passage of the bowels.Habitat of the herb: the herb: Dry sunny slopes.
Propagation of Sacapellote: Seed - sow spring in a greenhouse in a gritty well-drained compost, and only just cover the seed. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter, being careful not to over-water. Plant out in late spring or early summer. Division in the spring.
Cultivation of the herb: Dry sunny slopes.
Known hazards of Acourtia microcephala: None known
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