Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
japonica
ID:
934857

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavi 2: 114 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000934195

Common Names

  • Ajuga japonica
  • Japanese Bugleweed
  • Japanese Carpet Bugle

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Description

Ajuga japonica (also called Japanese Bugleweed, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to East Asia. It is characterized by its short, creeping stems and small, glossy leaves. It is found in moist, shady areas, often growing in woodlands or along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Ajuga japonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It can also be used as a ground cover or in rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ajuga japonica is a purple-blue color and has a bell-shaped shape. The seed is a small, oval-shaped, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a pale green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ajuga japonica is a perennial herb native to Japan. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers a cool, moist environment with plenty of bright, indirect sunlight. It should be kept moist, but not soggy, and should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Ajuga japonica

Ajuga japonica can be found in Japan, China, and Korea.

Species in the Ajuga genus

Ajuga novoguineensis, Ajuga leucantha, Ajuga adulterina, Ajuga arabica, Ajuga australis, Ajuga austroiranica, Ajuga bastarda, Ajuga bombycina, Ajuga boninsimae, Ajuga borbasiana, Ajuga brachystemon, Ajuga campylantha, Ajuga campylanthoides, Ajuga chamaecistus, Ajuga chamaepitys, Ajuga chasmophila, Ajuga ciliata, Ajuga davisiana, Ajuga decaryana, Ajuga decumbens, Ajuga dictyocarpa, Ajuga flaccida, Ajuga forrestii, Ajuga genevensis, Ajuga grandiflora, Ajuga hybrida, Ajuga incisa, Ajuga integrifolia, Ajuga iva, Ajuga japonica, Ajuga laxmannii, Ajuga linearifolia, Ajuga lobata, Ajuga lupulina, Ajuga macrosperma, Ajuga makinoi, Ajuga mixta, Ajuga mollis, Ajuga multiflora, Ajuga nipponensis, Ajuga nubigena, Ajuga oblongata, Ajuga oocephala, Ajuga ophrydis, Ajuga orientalis, Ajuga ovalifolia, Ajuga pantantha, Ajuga parviflora, Ajuga piskoi, Ajuga postii,

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

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