Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cephalotes
ID:
251518

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 5: 20 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000250850

Common Names

  • Cephalotes Catmint
  • Nepeta
  • Catnip

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Synonyms

  • Nepeta longipetiolata Rech.f. [unknown]
  • Glechoma cephalotes Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Nepeta cephalotes (also called Cephalote Catmint, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus and Iran. It typically grows in rocky and dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Nepeta cephalotes 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 cephalotes 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 cephalotes 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 cephalotes

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

Nepeta cephalotes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nepeta cephalotes?

Nepeta cephalotes

What is the growth habit of Nepeta cephalotes?

It is an herbaceous perennial with a spreading habit.

What is the origin of Nepeta cephalotes?

It is native to the Mediterranean region.

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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