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Taxon

Ajuga orientalis L.

Protologue Sp. Pl. 2: 561. 1753 [1 May 1753]BHL pageIPNI
AcceptedGBIF
Predicted not threatened
Ajuga orientalis, Davidson, C 12489--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (103).JPG

Ajuga orientalis, Davidson, C 12489--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (103).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Ajuga orientalis, Davidson, C 12489--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (109).JPG

Ajuga orientalis, Davidson, C 12489--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (109).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Ajuga orientalis, Davidson, C 12489--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (98).JPG

Ajuga orientalis, Davidson, C 12489--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (98).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Ajuga orientalis, Davidson, C 12489--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (105).JPG

Ajuga orientalis, Davidson, C 12489--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (105).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Ajuga orientalis, Davidson, C 12489--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (108).JPG

Ajuga orientalis, Davidson, C 12489--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (108).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Ajuga orientalis, Davidson, C 12489--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (106).JPG

Ajuga orientalis, Davidson, C 12489--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (106).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Ajuga orientalis, Davidson, C 12489--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (107).JPG

Ajuga orientalis, Davidson, C 12489--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (107).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Ajuga orientalis, Davidson, C 12489--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (99).JPG

Ajuga orientalis, Davidson, C 12489--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (99).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Ajuga orientalis, Davidson, C 12489--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (100).JPG

Ajuga orientalis, Davidson, C 12489--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (100).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Ajuga orientalis, Davidson, C 12489--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (101).JPG

Ajuga orientalis, Davidson, C 12489--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (101).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Ajuga orientalis, Davidson, C 12489--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (104).JPG

Ajuga orientalis, Davidson, C 12489--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (104).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Ajuga orientalis, Davidson, C 12489--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (102).JPG

Ajuga orientalis, Davidson, C 12489--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (102).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Ajuga orientalis--Georgia. Kazbeki . Trail-road to Sameba Church. 2 Jun 05. 560.jpg

Ajuga orientalis--Georgia. Kazbeki . Trail-road to Sameba Church. 2 Jun 05. 560.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Ajuga orientalis--Georgia. Kazbeki . Trail-road to Sameba Church. 2 Jun 05. 305.jpg

Ajuga orientalis--Georgia. Kazbeki . Trail-road to Sameba Church. 2 Jun 05. 305.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Ajuga orientalis--Georgia. Kazbeki . Trail-road to Sameba Church. 2 Jun 05. 307.jpg

Ajuga orientalis--Georgia. Kazbeki . Trail-road to Sameba Church. 2 Jun 05. 307.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Ajuga orientalis--Georgia. Kazbeki . Trail-road to Sameba Church. 2 Jun 05. 303.jpg

Ajuga orientalis--Georgia. Kazbeki . Trail-road to Sameba Church. 2 Jun 05. 303.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Ajuga orientalis--Georgia. Kazbeki . Trail-road to Sameba Church. 2 Jun 05. 565.jpg

Ajuga orientalis--Georgia. Kazbeki . Trail-road to Sameba Church. 2 Jun 05. 565.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Ajuga orientalis--Georgia. Kazbeki . Trail-road to Sameba Church. 2 Jun 05. 306.jpg

Ajuga orientalis--Georgia. Kazbeki . Trail-road to Sameba Church. 2 Jun 05. 306.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Ajuga orientalis--Georgia. Kazbeki . Trail-road to Sameba Church. 2 Jun 05. 300.jpg

Ajuga orientalis--Georgia. Kazbeki . Trail-road to Sameba Church. 2 Jun 05. 300.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Ajuga orientalis--Georgia. Kazbeki . Trail-road to Sameba Church. 2 Jun 05. 562.jpg

Ajuga orientalis--Georgia. Kazbeki . Trail-road to Sameba Church. 2 Jun 05. 562.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Ajuga orientalis--Georgia. Kazbeki . Trail-road to Sameba Church. 2 Jun 05. 298.jpg

Ajuga orientalis--Georgia. Kazbeki . Trail-road to Sameba Church. 2 Jun 05. 298.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Ajuga orientalis--Georgia. Kazbeki . Trail-road to Sameba Church. 2 Jun 05. 566.jpg

Ajuga orientalis--Georgia. Kazbeki . Trail-road to Sameba Church. 2 Jun 05. 566.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Ajuga orientalis--Georgia. Kazbeki . Trail-road to Sameba Church. 2 Jun 05. 559.jpg

Ajuga orientalis--Georgia. Kazbeki . Trail-road to Sameba Church. 2 Jun 05. 559.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Ajuga orientalis--Georgia. Kazbeki . Trail-road to Sameba Church. 2 Jun 05. 558.jpg

Ajuga orientalis--Georgia. Kazbeki . Trail-road to Sameba Church. 2 Jun 05. 558.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Ajuga orientalis--Georgia. Kazbeki . Trail-road to Sameba Church. 2 Jun 05. 310.jpg

Ajuga orientalis--Georgia. Kazbeki . Trail-road to Sameba Church. 2 Jun 05. 310.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Ajuga orientalis--Georgia. Kazbeki . Trail-road to Sameba Church. 2 Jun 05. 299.jpg

Ajuga orientalis--Georgia. Kazbeki . Trail-road to Sameba Church. 2 Jun 05. 299.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Ajuga orientalis--Georgia. Kazbeki . Trail-road to Sameba Church. 2 Jun 05. 309.jpg

Ajuga orientalis--Georgia. Kazbeki . Trail-road to Sameba Church. 2 Jun 05. 309.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Ajuga orientalis--Georgia. Kazbeki . Trail-road to Sameba Church. 2 Jun 05. 561.jpg

Ajuga orientalis--Georgia. Kazbeki . Trail-road to Sameba Church. 2 Jun 05. 561.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Ajuga orientalis--Georgia. Kazbeki . Trail-road to Sameba Church. 2 Jun 05. 301.jpg

Ajuga orientalis--Georgia. Kazbeki . Trail-road to Sameba Church. 2 Jun 05. 301.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Ajuga orientalis--Georgia. Kazbeki . Trail-road to Sameba Church. 2 Jun 05. 302.jpg

Ajuga orientalis--Georgia. Kazbeki . Trail-road to Sameba Church. 2 Jun 05. 302.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Ajuga orientalis--Georgia. Kazbeki . Trail-road to Sameba Church. 2 Jun 05. 308.jpg

Ajuga orientalis--Georgia. Kazbeki . Trail-road to Sameba Church. 2 Jun 05. 308.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Ajuga orientalis--Georgia. Kazbeki . Trail-road to Sameba Church. 2 Jun 05. 569.jpg

Ajuga orientalis--Georgia. Kazbeki . Trail-road to Sameba Church. 2 Jun 05. 569.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Ajuga orientalis--Georgia. Kazbeki . Trail-road to Sameba Church. 2 Jun 05. 557.jpg

Ajuga orientalis--Georgia. Kazbeki . Trail-road to Sameba Church. 2 Jun 05. 557.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Ajuga orientalis--Georgia. Kazbeki . Trail-road to Sameba Church. 2 Jun 05. 304.jpg

Ajuga orientalis--Georgia. Kazbeki . Trail-road to Sameba Church. 2 Jun 05. 304.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Ajuga orientalis--Georgia. Kazbeki . Trail-road to Sameba Church. 2 Jun 05. 567.jpg

Ajuga orientalis--Georgia. Kazbeki . Trail-road to Sameba Church. 2 Jun 05. 567.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Ajuga orientalis--Georgia. Kazbeki . Trail-road to Sameba Church. 2 Jun 05. 568.jpg

Ajuga orientalis--Georgia. Kazbeki . Trail-road to Sameba Church. 2 Jun 05. 568.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Ajuga orientalis--Georgia. Kazbeki . Trail-road to Sameba Church. 2 Jun 05. 564.jpg

Ajuga orientalis--Georgia. Kazbeki . Trail-road to Sameba Church. 2 Jun 05. 564.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Native to Albania, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., Greece, Iran, Italy, Kriti, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, North Caucasus, Palestine, Sicilia, Transcaucasus, Türkiye, Türkiye-in-Europe, Ukraine (source: POWO). Flora of the World documents 2 occurrences across 1 country.

Distribution

Distribution from Plants of the World Online (POWO). View the accepted name on POWO

Occurrences

No collection number

June 2, 2005

Location

Georgia, Mtskheta-Mtianeti (Stepantsminda)

42.6625, 44.619722

Location Remarks

Various points along the road-trail to Gergeti Trinity Church (also called Sameba Church), west of the village of Kazbegi.

Collectors

No collectors specified

Davidson, C 12489

June 11, 2014

Location

Georgia, Adjara, Keda

41.543417, 42.023389

Location Remarks

Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. Steep slopes above Akavreti River, landmark Koslitavi. Following a winding dirt road generally southeast of Keda. 941 m elev.

Collectors

Christopher Davidson, Nino Memiadze, Shalva Sikharulidze, David Kikodze, Sharon R. Christoph

Notes

Spreading via rhizomes.

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Family

Lamiaceae

Genus

Ajuga

Specific Epithet

orientalis

Authorship

L.

Taxonomic Opinions

GBIFWFOPOWO

Conservation (EDGE)

What is EDGE?

Evolutionary distinctiveness

Lower

ED 0.8

Part of a well-represented branch of the plant tree of life, with many close relatives.

Threat status

Predicted not threatened

Modelled estimate

EDGE score

0.1

Global rank

#276,570 of 335,497

Top 83%

Extinction probability

10%

Source: Flowering plants EDGE assessment →