Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cyanea
ID:
251556

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steven

Source:
wcs

Year:
1812

Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 3: 265 (1812)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000250888

Common Names

  • Cyanea Catmint
  • Nepeta
  • Catnip

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Synonyms

  • Nepeta incana M.Bieb. [unknown]
  • Nepeta ruprechtiana Boiss. [unknown]
  • Glechoma cyanea Kuntze [unknown]
  • Glechoma ruprechtiana (Boiss.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Nepeta cyanea (also called Blue Catnip, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is an evergreen perennial with blue flowers and grey-green leaves. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Nepeta cyanea 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Nepeta cyanea sub. biebersteiniana (Trautv.) A.L.Budantzev
Nepeta cyanea sub. cyanea

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nepeta cyanea has small, blue flowers with a single seed in each capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nepeta cyanea 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 cyanea

Nepeta cyanea can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey and the Caucasus.

Nepeta cyanea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nepeta cyanea?

Nepeta cyanea

What is the common name of Nepeta cyanea?

Blue-flowered Catmint

What is the natural habitat of Nepeta cyanea?

Dry, rocky slopes and grassy meadows

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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