Ajuga decumbens
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Basic Information
Family: Lamiaceae or Labiatae
Genus: ajuga
Plant ID (slug): ajuga-decumbens
Numeric ID: 3480
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Ajuga decumbens is an evergreen Perennial growing to 0.1 m (0ft 4in). It is in leaf all year, in flower from April to June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
E. Asia - China, Japan.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade;
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic Anticoagulant Depurative Febrifuge Haemostatic Miscellany The whole plant is analgesic, decoagulant, depurative, febrifuge and haemostatic. It promotes tissue regeneration. A decoction of the leaves, or the leaf juice, is used internally in the treatment of bladder ailments, diarrhoea, eye troubles etc whilst externally it is applied to burns, cuts etc. A decoction of the stem is bathed onto neuralgic and rheumatic parts. A hot decoction of the seed is used in the treatment of stomach ache and diarrhoea.
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Ajuga decumbens PFAF Plant Database
Meta Description: Ajuga decumbens is an evergreen Perennial growing to 0.1 m (0ft 4in). It is in leaf all year, in flower from April to June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.