Ajuga genevensis

Ajuga genevensis L.

Ajuga genevensis

Ajuga genevensis, commonly known as the upright bugle or blue bugle, is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It grows to a height of 10-30 cm and has evergreen, long-stalked, obovate basal leaves that are shallowly lobed or toothed. The plant has an upright stem with flowers arranged in dense, terminal spike-like inflorescences that are usually violet-blue but can also be pink or white. The flowers have short upper lips with protruding stamens and pistil.

Details

Order:

Lamiales

Family:

Lamiaceae

Genus:

Ajuga

Chemistry:

The plant contains various compounds that contribute to its medicinal properties, but specific chemical details are not provided in the source text. Further research would be needed to detail the exact chemistry.

Uses:

Ajuga genevensis is used in traditional Austrian medicine as a tonic and for treating disorders related to the respiratory tract.

Flowering time:

April to July

Sowing time:

Plant height:

10-30 cm

Flower color:

Violet-blue, pink, or white

Suitable habitat:

Edges of dry woods, thickets, and grasslands

Info

Pannon Flora Ltd. was founded on December 13, 1999, by Gábor Janik, who retains 95% ownership. Janik holds an MSc in Horticulture from the University of Horticultural Sciences (1986) and an Advanced Professional English Certification from the College of International Trade (1990). The company specializes in bird feed production and export, primarily serving markets in Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK, alongside cultivating and distributing imported/exported horticultural seeds. It maintains exclusive partnerships with JOEUN Seed (South Korea) and Takii Europe (Japan), a leader in professional seed breeding and production. Pannon Flora collaborates with certification bodies such as NÉBIH (National Food Chain Safety Office), MERT Kontroll, and SGS Hungary to ensure compliance and quality. The company works with approximately 400 Hungarian growers, ranging from small-scale producers (under 5 hectares) to mid-sized farms and large-scale agricultural enterprises. This profile emphasizes agribusiness expertise, technical partnerships, and operational scalability tailored to international client needs.

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