Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hemsleyana
ID:
251670

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oliver ex Prain

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 59: 305 (1890 publ. 1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000251002

Common Names

  • Catmint
  • Catnip
  • Field Balm

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Synonyms

  • Nepeta angustifolia C.Y.Wu [unknown]
  • Dracocephalum hemsleyanum Prain ex C.Marquand [unknown]

Description

Nepeta hemsleyana (also called Hemsley's Catmint, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has grey-green leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Nepeta hemsleyana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments like headaches, colds, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nepeta hemsleyana is a small, white, two-lipped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, bright green plant with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nepeta hemsleyana 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 hemsleyana

Nepeta hemsleyana can be found in the Himalayas, including parts of India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Nepeta hemsleyana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nepeta hemsleyana?

Nepeta hemsleyana

What is the common name of Nepeta hemsleyana?

Hemsley's Catmint

What is the natural habitat of Nepeta hemsleyana?

It is found in the Himalayas, from Afghanistan to Nepal

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-134652: Based on the initial data import
David Prain (1857-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prain' in the authors string.