Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dictyocarpa
ID:
934390

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hayata

Source:
wcs

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Formosan. 8: 84 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000933728



Common Names

  • Ajuga dictyocarpa
  • Netted Bugle
  • Netted Carpet Bugle


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Description

Ajuga dictyocarpa (also called African Bugle, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland rainforest, gallery forest, and moist savanna habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ajuga dictyocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ajuga dictyocarpa has small, blue flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like structure.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ajuga dictyocarpa can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Ajuga dictyocarpa

Ajuga dictyocarpa 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-5253: Based on the initial data import
Bunzō Hayata (1874-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hayata' in the authors string.