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Ajuga australis

Australian Bugle

a perennial evergreen member of the Ajuga genus in the family Labiatae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Family
Labiatae
Genus
Ajuga
Life cycle
perennial
Foliage
evergreen
Height
0.15 m
Flower type
hermaphrodite

Uses

Medicinal uses

Historical medicinal uses. These records describe reported uses. They do not establish safety or effectiveness. Ask a qualified health professional before using any plant medicinally.

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The leaves are used as a salve for wounds[6] and also in the treatment of boils and sores[2][6].

Product or use
Salve

Material uses

This section contains historical Plants For A Future notes marked noncommercial.

Plants can be used for ground cover[5].

Ecology and functions

Ecosystem niche
Soil surface

Ground cover

Environment

Range
E. Australia - New South Wales, Tasmania and Victoria.
Habitat
Most habitats, especially in open forests, in sandy soils in the montane zone[2][3].
Light
full sun
Shade tolerance
no shade
Water
moderate
Hardiness
Zone 6+
Soil textures
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil pH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Drainage
well drained
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
No
Drought
intolerant

Propagation

This section contains historical Plants For A Future notes marked noncommercial.

Seed - sow spring or autumn in the open border[1]. Division in spring.

Cultivation

This section contains historical Plants For A Future notes marked noncommercial.

Prefers a humus-rich, moisture retentive soil and a sunny position[5]. Easily grown in the rock garden[1], it spreads rapidly by root suckers[4].

References

  1. F. Chittendon. RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956 Oxford University Press 1951-00-00

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  2. Lassak. E. V. and McCarthy. T. Australian Medicinal Plants.

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  3. Ewart. A. J. Flora of Victoria.

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  4. Wrigley. J. W. and Fagg. M. Australian Native Plants. Collins. (Australia) 1988-00-00 ISBN 0-7322-0021-0

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  5. Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press 1992-00-00 ISBN 0-333-47494-5

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  6. Bown. D. Encyclopaedia of Herbs and their Uses. Dorling Kindersley, London. 1995-00-00 ISBN 0-7513-020-31

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