Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
reptans
ID:
935769

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 561 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000935107



Common Names

  • Ajuga Reptans
  • Reptans Bugleweed
  • Reptans Ajuga


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Description

Ajuga reptans (also called 'Bugleweed' or 'Carpet Bugle', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Europe and Asia. It is a low-growing perennial, growing up to 15 cm tall, with a rosette of leaves and spikes of blue or purple flowers. It is found in moist meadows and woodlands, often in shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ajuga reptans is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ajuga reptans are blue and tubular with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ajuga reptans is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division should be done in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Ajuga reptans

Ajuga reptans is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands and woodlands.

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-5385: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.