Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
linearifolia
ID:
934967

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pamp.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Nuovo Giorn. Bot. Ital. , n.s., 17: 703 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000934305



Common Names

  • Linear-Leaf Ajuga
  • Linear-Leaved Ajuga
  • Linear Ajuga


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Description

Ajuga linearifolia (also called Linear-Leaved Bugleweed, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial native to Europe and Asia. It is found in moist, shady areas, often in association with mosses and ferns. It has an erect stem with a single, terminal inflorescence, and its leaves are ovate and arranged in opposite pairs.

Uses & Benefits

Ajuga linearifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ajuga linearifolia is yellow and has a white center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ajuga linearifolia is a perennial plant that grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed.

Where to Find Ajuga linearifolia

Ajuga linearifolia can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Morocco to Turkey.

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-5309: Based on the initial data import
Renato Pampanini (1875-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pamp.' in the authors string.