Nepeta chionophila - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss. & Hausskn. ex Boiss.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 4: 643 (1879)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000250853
Common Names
- Chionophila Catmint
- Nepeta
- Catnip
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Glechoma chionophila Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Nepeta chionophila (also called Snowy 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 chionophila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in flower beds. It has a pleasant aroma and is known to attract butterflies and bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nepeta chionophila 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nepeta chionophila 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 chionophila
Nepeta chionophila can be found in the Middle East, particularly in Iran, Iraq, and Turkey.
Nepeta chionophila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nepeta chionophila?
Nepeta chionophila
What is the growth habit of Nepeta chionophila?
It is an herbaceous perennial with a spreading habit.
What is the origin of Nepeta chionophila?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-134515: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Carl Haussknecht (1838-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hausskn.' in the authors string.