Family | LAMIACEAE |
Genus species | Ajuga forrestii Diels |
Synonyms | Ajuga mairei H.Lév. |
Habitat | grassland |
Altitude | 1700-4000m |
Description | leaves ovate to lanceolate-oblong, 4-8cm long, villose, sinuate to crenate, inflorescence terminal, up to 6cm long, flowers tubular, straight, 7-11mm long |
Size | 5-20cm |
Color | bluish purple |
Bloom | late summer, autumn |
Ca | |
Type | carpet |
Cultivation | mesic, slightly humous, sunny site alpine house, medium moist, rich, drained soil, sun |
Propagation | seed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 10-13°C division in early spring and fall; cuttings in late summer |
Territory |
Asia-Temperate
China (China South-Central , Tibet ) Asia-Tropical Indian Subcontinent (Nepal) |
Bibliography | Plants of the World online powo.science.kew.org International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org |
Comments | LAMIACEAE
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