Scorpion Senna
Herb latin name: Scorpion Senna,Scorpion Senna Extract
Latin name: Coronilla emerus
Synonyms: Hippocrepis emerusHippocrepis emerus
Family: Leguminosae
Medicinal use of Scorpion Senna: The plant is cardiac and diuretic.Habitat of the herb: the herb: Thin woodland and rocky places in limestone hills.
Propagation of Scorpion Senna: Seed - scarify and then pre-soak the seed for 1 - 2 hours in warm water. A period of cold stratification is also said to be helpful. Sow the seed in spring in a greenhouse. Germination usually takes place in 4 - 6 weeks at 15℃. Pot up the seedlings as soon as possible into individual pots and plant them out in the following spring. Cuttings of greenwood, June in a frame with bottom heat. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame. Cuttings of nearly mature side shoots, firm at the base and 7 - 10cm long with a heel, October/November in a frame. Plants are well rooted after 12 months. Good percentage.
Cultivation of the herb: Thin woodland and rocky places in limestone hills.
Known hazards of Coronilla emerus: Although no mention of toxicity has been seen for this species, some members of the genus are poisonous and so some caution is advised.
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