Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
autraniana
ID:
251443

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bornm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier 7: 248 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000250775

Common Names

  • Nepeta autraniana
  • Autran's catmint
  • Autran's catnip

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Description

Nepeta autraniana (also called Autran catmint, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lamiaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in temperate grasslands and scrublands. It is an herbaceous perennial with a woody base and a single, erect stem bearing small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Nepeta autraniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nepeta autraniana has small, white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nepeta autraniana is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.

Where to Find Nepeta autraniana

Nepeta autraniana can be found in the Middle East, particularly in Iran, Iraq, and Turkey.

Nepeta autraniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nepeta autraniana?

Nepeta autraniana

What is the common name of Nepeta autraniana?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Nepeta autraniana?

It is found in dry, rocky slopes and grasslands

Species in the Nepeta genus

Nepeta adenophyta, Nepeta agrestis, Nepeta alaghezi, Nepeta alatavica, Nepeta algeriensis, Nepeta amicorum, Nepeta amoena, Nepeta anamurensis, Nepeta annua, Nepeta apuleji, Nepeta argolica, Nepeta assadii, Nepeta assurgens, Nepeta astorensis, Nepeta atlantica, Nepeta autraniana, Nepeta azurea, Nepeta badachschanica, Nepeta bakhtiarica, Nepeta barbara, Nepeta barfakensis, Nepeta baytopii, Nepeta bellevii, Nepeta betonicifolia, Nepeta binaloudensis, Nepeta bodeana, Nepeta boissieri, Nepeta bokhonica, Nepeta bombaiensis, Nepeta bornmuelleri, Nepeta botschantzevii, Nepeta brachyantha, Nepeta bracteata, Nepeta brevifolia, Nepeta bucharica, Nepeta caesarea, Nepeta campestris, Nepeta camphorata, Nepeta campylantha, Nepeta cataria, Nepeta cephalotes, Nepeta chionophila, Nepeta ciliaris, Nepeta cilicia, Nepeta clarkei, Nepeta caerulea, Nepeta coerulescens, Nepeta concolor, Nepeta conferta, Nepeta congesta,

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,