Nepeta cyrenaica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Quézel & Zaffran
Source:
wcs
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat. Afrique N. 52: 221 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000250894
Common Names
- Cyrenaica Catmint
- Nepeta
- Catnip
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nepeta cyrenaica (also called Cyrenaica Catmint, 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 cyrenaica 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 cyrenaica has small, white flowers with a single seed in each capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nepeta cyrenaica is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in a sheltered position and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn, or by seed in spring.
Where to Find Nepeta cyrenaica
Nepeta cyrenaica can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey and the Caucasus.
Nepeta cyrenaica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nepeta cyrenaica?
Nepeta cyrenaica
What is the common name of Nepeta cyrenaica?
Cyrenaican Catmint
What is the natural habitat of Nepeta cyrenaica?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-134552: Based on the initial data import
Pierre Quézel (1926-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Quézel' in the authors string.
Jacques Zaffran (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zaffran' in the authors string.