Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cataria
ID:
251514

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 570 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000250846

Common Names

  • Catmint
  • Catnip
  • Nepeta

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Synonyms

  • Nepeta americana Vitman [unknown]
  • Nepeta bodinieri Vaniot [unknown]
  • Nepeta ceretana Sennen [unknown]
  • Nepeta citriodora Dumort. [unknown]
  • Nepeta laurentii Sennen [unknown]
  • Nepeta macrura Ledeb. ex Spreng. [unknown]
  • Nepeta minor Mill. [unknown]
  • Nepeta mollis Salisb. [unknown]
  • Nepeta ruderalis Boiss. [unknown]
  • Nepeta tomentosa Vitman [unknown]
  • Nepeta vulgaris Lam. [unknown]
  • Calamintha albiflora Vaniot [unknown]
  • Nepeta cataria citriodora (Dumort.) Lej. [unknown]
  • Cataria tomentosa Gilib. [unknown]
  • Cataria vulgaris Gaterau [unknown]
  • Glechoma cataria Kuntze [unknown]
  • Glechoma macrura Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Nepeta cataria (also called Catnip, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It typically grows in moist and shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Nepeta cataria 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 cataria has small, white to pink flowers that bloom in late spring and early summer. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nepeta cataria is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. 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 cataria

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

Nepeta cataria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nepeta cataria?

Nepeta cataria

What is the growth habit of Nepeta cataria?

It is an herbaceous perennial with a spreading habit.

What is the origin of Nepeta cataria?

It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

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,

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