Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ispahanica
ID:
251703

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 5: 23 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000251035

Common Names

  • Catmint
  • Catnip
  • Field Balm

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Synonyms

  • Glechoma ispahanica Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Nepeta ispahanica (also called Isfahan Catmint, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, gray-green leaves and small, lavender-blue flowers. It is found in rocky habitats and dry meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Nepeta ispahanica 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

Nepeta ispahanica has small, white flowers with a yellow center and a short, thin stem. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nepeta ispahanica is a hardy perennial that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Nepeta ispahanica

Nepeta ispahanica can be found in the mountains of Central Asia, including parts of Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iran.

Nepeta ispahanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nepeta ispahanica?

Nepeta ispahanica

What is the common name of Nepeta ispahanica?

Ispahan Catmint

What is the natural habitat of Nepeta ispahanica?

It is found in 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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