Ajuga reptans L.
Ajuga reptans
Ajuga reptans, commonly known as bugle or blue bugle, is an herbaceous flowering plant in the mint family. It is native to Europe and is known for its dense spreading groundcover with dark green leaves that have purple highlights. The plant grows to a height of about 10 to 35 cm and produces purple flowers on stalks that are 10–15 cm tall. It is often used as an ornamental shade ground cover but can be invasive in some regions due to its aggressive growth.
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Lamiales
Lamiaceae
Ajuga
The plant contains various compounds, including flavonoids and terpenoids. While specific chemical details are not provided in the source text, these compounds are commonly found in plants of the Lamiaceae family and contribute to its medicinal properties.
Ajuga reptans is used as a garden plant for groundcover and has numerous cultivars. It is also known for its medicinal properties, traditionally used as a tea to treat respiratory tract disorders in Austrian folk medicine. Additionally, it serves as a primary nectar source for several butterfly species and is known as 'carpenter's herb' for its supposed ability to stem bleeding.
Spring
10 to 35 cm
Purple
Ajuga reptans thrives in the understory of mixed and parvifoliate forests. It benefits from higher soil nitrogen and lower acidity compared to pure coniferous stands.
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