Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Ajuga L. [177]

genus_ja:

genus_en: Bugle

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Lamiaceae

family_ja: シソ

Infra familial classification:

distribution_en:

description_en: Genus of about 40 species of annuals and clump-forming or spreading, evergreen or semi-evergreen, usually rhizomatous perennials found in shady habitats throughout temperate Europe and Asia. The attractive leaves are opposite and entire, or occasionally toothed, and the 2-lipped, tubular, usually blue flowers are produced in whorls from the axils of leaf-like bracts from spring to early summer. Bugles are excellent for ground cover, spreading freely from rhizomes or stolons, especially in moist conditions.

hardiness_en: Fully hardy.

cultivation_en:

propagation_en: Separate rooted stems, or root softwood cuttings, in early summer. Divide A. pyramidalis ’Metallica Crispa’ every 2-3 years to maintain vigour.

pests_en: Susceptible to powdery mildew.

description_ja:

comment: Temp. old world

comment_ja: キランソウ，ジュウニヒトエ

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56

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