Ajuga piskoi - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Degen & Bald.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. : 414 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000934880
Common Names
- Piskoi Bugleweed
- Piskoi Carpet Bugle
- Piskoi Blue Bugle
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Ajuga piskoi (also called 'Piskoi Bugle', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant species found in the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of leaves and a single flower. It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and scrublands at elevations of up to 1,500 m.
Uses & Benefits
Ajuga piskoi is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used to treat digestive disorders and to reduce inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ajuga piskoi has small, purple flowers with yellow centers. The seed is small and round with a dark brown color. The seedlings have short, thin stems and oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ajuga piskoi can be propagated by division or by seed. It should be planted in a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It prefers a slightly acidic soil with a pH of 6.0 to 6.5. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Ajuga piskoi
Ajuga piskoi is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Greece, Turkey, and the Middle East.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-5363: Based on the initial data import
Árpád von Degen (1866-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Degen' in the authors string.
Antonio Baldacci (1867-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bald.' in the authors string.