Status:
valid
Authors:
Rech.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 150: 130 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000250785
Common Names
- Nepeta barfakensis
- Barfak catmint
- Barfak catnip
Description
Nepeta barfakensis (also called 'Barfakensis Nepeta', among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to Europe and is found in dry forests, scrublands, and rocky hillsides. It has small, leathery leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Nepeta barfakensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat headaches, colds, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nepeta barfakensis has small, white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nepeta barfakensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated from cuttings or division. It should be grown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a sunny location. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. It can be propagated by division in the spring.
Where to Find Nepeta barfakensis
Nepeta barfakensis can be found in the Middle East, particularly in Iran, Iraq, and Turkey.
Nepeta barfakensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nepeta barfakensis?
Nepeta barfakensis
What is the common name of Nepeta barfakensis?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Nepeta barfakensis?
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,