Ajuga decumbens -

Family:	Labiatae
Habit:	Perennial
Height:	0.1
Synonyms:
Range:	E. Asia - China, Japan.

Ajuga decumbens () is a Perennial which grows to a height of 0.1m . It has a hardness rating of 0.
Ajuga decumbens will flower in October to December. The flowers from this plant are hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and they are pollinated by Insects

Soil Information

Ajuga decumbens will grow in light (sandy),medium (loamy),hard (clay) soil. It is / is important for the soil to be well drained.
The soil prefers the following PH / acid levels :
- pH of less than 6, Acidic soils
- pH between 6 and 8, Neutral soils
- pH greater than 8, Basic soils
Ajuga decumbens prefers moist soils

Ideal Planting Locations

Ajuga decumbens can grow in semi or areas with no shade.

Thin woods and hedges in hills and low mountains, C. and S. Japan[58].

Planting places suited to this plant described below.

• Grows within a woodland garden
• Works within dappled Shade

Cultivation Details

We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Prefers a humus-rich, moisture retentive soil and a sunny position[200].

Edible Uses*

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Edible Rating: 0/5
None known

Medicinal Uses*

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Medicinal Rating: 2/5
The whole plant is analgesic, decoagulant, depurative, febrifuge and haemostatic. It promotes tissue regeneration[147, 218]. A decoction of the leaves, or the leaf juice, is used internally in the treatment of bladder ailments, diarrhoea, eye troubles etc whilst externally it is applied to burns, cuts etc[147, 218]. A decoction of the stem is bathed onto neuralgic and rheumatic parts[218]. A hot decoction of the seed is used in the treatment of stomach ache and diarrhoea[218].

• Analgesic - Relieves pain.
• Anticoagulant - Removes blood clots.
• Depurative - Eliminates toxins and purifies the system, especially the blood.
• Febrifuge - Reduces fevers.
• Haemostatic - Controls internal bleeding.
• Miscellany - Various medicinal actions that need more clarification.

Propagation

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

Known Hazards

None known

Other Uses

None known

Cultivars

no recorded cultivars

References

Flora of Japan. (English translation)
Ohwi. G.
Author: Ohwi. G.
Rating:
Publisher : The standard work. Brilliant, but not for the casual reader.
Date of Publication : 1965

Flora of Japan

Author:
Rating: www.foj.info
Publisher : An on-line version of the flora - an excellent resource.
Date of Publication : 0

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