Ajuga bracteosa
| Ajuga bracteosa | |
| Light: |   |
| Moisture: |  |
| Soil pH: | 5.6-8.4 |
| Evergreen | |
| Height: | 1' |
| Open Woods Forest | |
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| Medicinal Rating: | |
| Tea: | Yes |
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Ajuga bracteosa
Propagation: Seed - sow spring or autumn in the open border[1].
Division in spring.
Cultivation: We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors at least in the milder parts of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus.
Prefers a humus-rich, moisture retentive soil and a sunny position[2].
Range: E. Asia - Himalayas from Kashmir to Nepal and China.
Habitat: Grassy slopes in Sichuan and Yunnan Provinces[3]. Moist ground and grassy slopes, often along the sides of tracks, at elevations of 700 - 4000 metres in Nepal[4].
Medicinal: The plant is aromatic, astringent and tonic[5]. It is useful in the treatment of agues[5].
The juice of the root is used in the treatment of diarrhoea and dysentery[4].
The leaves are used in the treatment of fevers as a substitute for quinine[5].
Pollinators: Insects
Soil: Can grow in light, medium, and heavy soils.
Drainage: Prefers well drained soil.
In Leaf: Evergreen
Flower Type: Hermaphrodite
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References
- ↑ Chittendon, Fred. RHS Dictionary of Plants. Oxford University Press, 1951.
- ↑ Huxley, Anthony. The New Royal Horticultural Society Dictionary of Gardening. MacMillan Press, 1992.
- ↑ Flora of China. 1994.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Manandhar, Narayan. Plants and People of Nepal. Timber Press, 2002.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Chopra, R. Glossary of Indian Medicinal Plants. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, New Delhi, 1986.