Status:
valid
Authors:
Bunge
Source:
wcs
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
Labiat. Persic. : 53 (1873)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000250804
Common Names
- Nepeta bodeana
- Bodeana Nepeta
- Nepeta
Synonyms
- Nepeta sintenisii Bornm. [unknown]
Description
Nepeta bodeana (also called Bode Catmint, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Iran. It typically grows in rocky and dry habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Nepeta bodeana 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 bodeana 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 bodeana 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 bodeana
Nepeta bodeana can be found in the Middle East, particularly in Iran, Iraq, and Turkey.
Nepeta bodeana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nepeta bodeana?
Nepeta bodeana
What is the common name of Nepeta bodeana?
Bode Catmint
What is the natural habitat of Nepeta bodeana?
Grasslands, meadows, and woodlands
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,