Ajuga chamaecistus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ging. ex Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1835
Citation Micro:
Labiat. Gen. Spec. : 698 (1835)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000933110
Common Names
- Ajuga chamaecistus
- Ajuga-Chamaecistus
- Ajuga Chamaecistus
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Ajuga chamaecistus (also called Dwarf Bugle, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a rosette of small, pointed leaves and short spikes of blue flowers. It is typically found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ajuga chamaecistus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used for medicinal purposes.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Ajuga chamaecistus sub. chamaecistusAjuga chamaecistus sub. euphrasioides (Boiss.) Rech.f.
Ajuga chamaecistus sub. multisecta (Rech.f.) Rech.f.
Ajuga chamaecistus sub. scoparia (Boiss.) Rech.f.
Ajuga chamaecistus sub. tomentella (Boiss.) Rech.f.
Ajuga chamaecistus sub. bamianica Rech.f.
Ajuga chamaecistus var. bachtiarica Jamzad
Ajuga chamaecistus var. heterophylla Jamzad
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ajuga chamaecistus has small purple flowers with yellow centers and small black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a pale purple color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ajuga chamaecistus can be propagated by division or cuttings. Division should be done in the spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants prefer partial shade and should be protected from direct sunlight. Water regularly and fertilize every few weeks.
Where to Find Ajuga chamaecistus
Ajuga chamaecistus is found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
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-5190: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Frédéric Charles Jean Gingins de la Sarraz (1790-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ging.' in the authors string.