Details of Genus: Ajuga L.
ID: 177
Genus ja:
Genus en: Bugle
# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 5 (from names table)
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
Type species:
Phylogenetic definition:
Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2026-03-03 21:57
Family:
| System | Accepted? | Botanical name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| PB2 | Lamiaceae | シソ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Lamiaceae | シソ科 | Show | |||
| APG4 | Accepted | Lamiaceae | シソ科 | Show |