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Ajuga bracteosa

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
0.1 m
Fertility
Insects
Flower type
hermaphrodite
Pollinators
Insects

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.

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

The plant is aromatic, astringent and tonic[3]. It is useful in the treatment of agues[3]. The juice of the root is used in the treatment of diarrhoea and dysentery[5]. The leaves are used in the treatment of fevers as a substitute for quinine[3].

Product or use
Antiperiodic
Product or use
Aromatic
Product or use
Astringent
Product or use
Tonic

Environment

Range
E. Asia - Himalayas from Kashmir to Nepal and China.
Habitat
Grassy slopes in Sichuan and Yunnan Provinces[4]. Moist ground and grassy slopes, often along the sides of tracks, at elevations of 700 - 4000 metres in Nepal[5].
Light
full sun
Shade tolerance
light shade
Water
moderate
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.

We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors at least in the milder parts of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Prefers a humus-rich, moisture retentive soil and a sunny position[2].

References

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

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

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  3. Chopra. R. N., Nayar. S. L. and Chopra. I. C. Glossary of Indian Medicinal Plants (Including the Supplement). Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, New Delhi. 1986-00-00

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  4. Flora of China 1994-00-00 http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/

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  5. Manandhar. N. P. Plants and People of Nepal Timber Press. Oregon. 2002-00-00 ISBN 0-88192-527-6

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