Herb: Australian Bugle


Latin name: Ajuga australis


Family: Labiatae



Medicinal use of Australian Bugle:

The leaves are used as a salve for wounds and also in the treatment of boils and sores.

Description of the plant:



Plant:
Evergreen
Perennial

Height:
15 cm
(6 inches)

Habitat of the herb:

Most habitats, especially in open forests, in sandy soils in the montane zone.

Other uses of Australian Bugle:

Plants can be used for ground cover.

Propagation of the herb:

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

Cultivation of Australian Bugle:

Most habitats, especially in open forests, in sandy soils in the montane zone.

Known hazards of Ajuga australis:

None known

Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.