Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
decumbens
ID:
934268

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1784

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. ed. 14 : 525 (1784)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000933606

Common Names

  • Ajuga decumbens
  • Trailing Bugle
  • Creeping Bugleweed

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Description

Ajuga decumbens (also called Bugleweed, or Bugle Plant, among many other common names) is an evergreen herb native to Europe. It grows to a height of about 1 foot and has small, blue flowers. It is found in dry, rocky woods and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Ajuga decumbens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food and medicine. It is also used to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and digestive problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ajuga decumbens var. decumbens

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ajuga decumbens has small, blue flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ajuga decumbens is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is best done from seed, which should be sown in late spring or early summer in a warm, humid environment. The seedlings should be kept moist until they are established.

Where to Find Ajuga decumbens

Ajuga decumbens can be found in the forests of South Africa.

Species in the Ajuga genus

Ajuga novoguineensis, Ajuga leucantha, Ajuga adulterina, Ajuga arabica, Ajuga australis, Ajuga austroiranica, Ajuga bastarda, Ajuga bombycina, Ajuga boninsimae, Ajuga borbasiana, Ajuga brachystemon, Ajuga campylantha, Ajuga campylanthoides, Ajuga chamaecistus, Ajuga chamaepitys, Ajuga chasmophila, Ajuga ciliata, Ajuga davisiana, Ajuga decaryana, Ajuga decumbens, Ajuga dictyocarpa, Ajuga flaccida, Ajuga forrestii, Ajuga genevensis, Ajuga grandiflora, Ajuga hybrida, Ajuga incisa, Ajuga integrifolia, Ajuga iva, Ajuga japonica, Ajuga laxmannii, Ajuga linearifolia, Ajuga lobata, Ajuga lupulina, Ajuga macrosperma, Ajuga makinoi, Ajuga mixta, Ajuga mollis, Ajuga multiflora, Ajuga nipponensis, Ajuga nubigena, Ajuga oblongata, Ajuga oocephala, Ajuga ophrydis, Ajuga orientalis, Ajuga ovalifolia, Ajuga pantantha, Ajuga parviflora, Ajuga piskoi, Ajuga postii,

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-5241: Based on the initial data import
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.