Ajuga leucantha - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lukhoba
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. E. Africa , Lamiac.: 17 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000911262
Common Names
- Ajuga leucantha
- Leucantha Ajuga
- Leucantha Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ajuga leucantha (also called 'White Ajuga', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is found in the temperate and subtropical regions of Europe, Asia, and North America. It grows in moist forests, grasslands, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Ajuga leucantha is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal herb.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ajuga leucantha is a small, white, star-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ajuga leucantha is a low-growing, evergreen perennial plant that grows up to 6 inches (15 cm) tall. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, purple flowers that appear in the spring and summer. It is easy to propagate by taking stem cuttings and rooting them in moist soil. It prefers partial shade and well-draining soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Ajuga leucantha
Ajuga leucantha can be found in the Mediterranean region and parts of the Middle East.
Ajuga leucantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ajuga leucantha?
Ajuga leucantha
What are the common names of Ajuga leucantha?
White-flowered bugle
What is the habitat of Ajuga leucantha?
It is found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures
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-456143: Based on the initial data import
Catherine W. Lukhoba: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lukhoba' in the authors string.