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Ajuga australis - R.Br.

Common Name Australian Bugle
Family Lamiaceae or Labiatae
USDA hardiness 5-9
Known Hazards None known
Habitats Most habitats, especially in open forests, in sandy soils in the montane zone[152, 154].
Range E. Australia - New South Wales, Tasmania and Victoria.
Edibility Rating    (0 of 5)
Other Uses    (3 of 5)
Weed Potential No
Medicinal Rating    (1 of 5)
Care (info)
Fully Hardy Well drained soil Moist Soil Full sun
Ajuga australis Australian Bugle


Anthony O'Halloran http://asgap.org.au/a-aus.html
Ajuga australis Australian Bugle

 

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Summary


Physical Characteristics

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Ajuga australis is an evergreen Perennial growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in).
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in leaf all year. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs).
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 cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

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Synonyms

Plant Habitats

Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; Ground Cover;

Edible Uses

None known

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Medicinal Uses

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Salve

The leaves are used as a salve for wounds[238] and also in the treatment of boils and sores[152, 238].

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Other Uses

Plants can be used for ground cover[200].

Special Uses

Ground cover

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Cultivation details

Prefers a humus-rich, moisture retentive soil and a sunny position[200]. Easily grown in the rock garden[1], it spreads rapidly by root suckers[157].

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Plant Propagation

Seed - sow spring or autumn in the open border[1]. Division in spring.

Other Names

If available other names are mentioned here

Native Range

AUSTRALASIA: Australia (Tasmania, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria)

Weed Potential

Right plant wrong place. We are currently updating this section. Please note that a plant may be invasive in one area but may not in your area so it’s worth checking.

Conservation Status

IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :

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Latin NameCommon NameHabitHeightHardinessGrowthSoilShadeMoistureEdibleMedicinalOther
Ajuga bracteosaBugle, LungememenPerennial0.2 0-0  LMHSNM010
Ajuga chamaepitysGround Pine, Yellow bugleAnnual0.2 5-9  LMHSNDM02 
Ajuga decumbens Perennial0.1 -  LMHSNM02 
Ajuga ivaHerb IvyPerennial0.0 -  LMHSNM01 
Ajuga reptansBugle, Common Bugelweed, Bugleweed, Carpet Bugleweed, Carpetweed, Carpet BuglePerennial0.3 3-10 SLMHFSNDMWe232
Vicia heptajuga Perennial0.0 -  LMHSNM10 

Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

 

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R.Br.

Botanical References

154200

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