Ajuga integrifolia

Buch.-Ham.

Bracted bugleweed

Lamiaceae Edible: Leaves 93 iNaturalist observations

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Description

A low herb. It lies on the ground and forms roots at the nodes. It is covered with soft hairs. Stems grow 40 cm tall. The leaves are broadly sword shaped and have coarse teeth along the edge. Flowers are pale blue or white.

Edible Uses

The leaves are cooked.

Traditional Uses

The leaves are cooked.

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Medicinal Uses

It is used as medicine.

Distribution

It is a subtropical plant. It grows in wetter areas. It grows between 1,500-3,200 m above sea level.

Where It Grows

Afghanistan, Africa, Asia, Bhutan, Burundi, China, Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea Ethiopia, Himalayas, Kenya, Malaysia, Middle East, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, SE Asia, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Yemen,

Cultivation

Ajuga integrifolia has a wide native range, from northeast Africa, through Arabia, temperate and tropical Asia to New Guinea. It grows in tropical lowland areas (Indonesia) and also at elevations up to 1,600 metres (Philippines), whilst in Nepal it can be found up to 4,000 metres. In Pakistan it is found at elevations up to 2,200 metres and is said to be rather xerophytic. It should, therefore, be fairly adaptable to a wide range of conditions. Prefers a humus-rich, moisture retentive soil and a sunny position.

Propagation

Seed - sow in containers in light shade. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when large enough to handle and plant out when large enough. Division Root cuttings are usually quick and reliable.

Other Uses

The plant is a ptential source of linalyl acetate, a valuable perfumery compound.

Notes

Probably edible. It is used as medicine. Ajuga remota Benth. is a synonym of Ajuga integrifolia Buch.-Ham..

Synonyms

Ajuga alba (Kurke) RobynsAjuga bracteosa Wall. ex Benth.Ajuga remota Wall. ex Benth.and others

Also Known As

Akorarchigne, Armagussa, Bhuti, Etse libawit, Medhanit

References (4)

Amin, M. et al, 2023, Edible wild plant species used by different linguistic groups of Kohistan Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Pakistan. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 19:6 p 8
Flora of Pakistan. www.eFloras.org (As Ajuga bracteosa)
Haj, F., et al, 2012, Species Diversity and Ethno Botanical Classes of the Flora of Allai Valley District Battagram Pakistan. International Journal of Plant Research 2012, 2(4): 111-123 (As Ajuga bracteosa)
Molla, A., Ethiopian Plant Names. http://www.ethiopic.com/aplants.htm (As Ajuga remota)