Species:
pseudopyramidalis
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schur
Source:
wcs
Year:
1853
Citation Micro:
Verh. Mitth. Siebenbürg. Vereins Naturwiss. Hermannstadt 4: 60 (1853)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000934920
Common Names
- Ajuga pseudopyramidalis
- False Pyramidal Bugleweed
- Pyramidal Bugleweed
Description
Ajuga pseudopyramidalis (also called Pseudopyramidalis Ajuga, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a stem that grows up to 30 cm tall. The leaves are ovate to lanceolate and have toothed margins.
Uses & Benefits
Ajuga pseudopyramidalis is a medicinal plant used to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ajuga pseudopyramidalis 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ajuga pseudopyramidalis can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil in partial shade. It can also be grown in full sun, but it should be protected from the hottest midday sun. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Ajuga pseudopyramidalis
Ajuga pseudopyramidalis 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,