Ajuga lupulina
Ajuga lupulina, commonly known as black bugle, is a perennial herb native to wetlands and moist habitats across Eurasia. Characterized by its whorls of small, tubular flowers, this plant plays a vital role in supporting pollinators. Historically, it has been utilized in traditional medicine for its diverse therapeutic properties.
- Scientific name: Ajuga lupulina
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales and family Lamiaceae, it is classified under the genus Ajuga.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ajuga | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, it can be found throughout the South-Central and North-Central territories. Its presence also extends to the high-altitude areas of Qinghai and Tibet. Furthermore, the species is documented within the Indian Subcontinent, specifically in Assam. These diverse locations highlight the plant's ability to inhabit varied environmental landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ajuga lupulina has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 6-benzyladenine, BA, NAA, TDZ, ajuforrestin A.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 6-benzyladenine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| NAA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| TDZ | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ajuforrestin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| indole-3-butyric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lupulin D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ajuga lupulina has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ajuga lupulina has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include lung cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| lung cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |