Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leucolaena
ID:
251770

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth. ex Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 4: 662 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000251102

Common Names

  • Catmint
  • Catnip
  • Ground Ivy

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Synonyms

  • Nepeta royleana R.R.Stewart [unknown]
  • Nepeta salviifolia Royle ex Benth. [unknown]
  • Nepeta stewartii Raizada [unknown]
  • Glechoma leucolaena Kuntze [unknown]
  • Glechoma salviifolia Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Nepeta leucolaena (also called White-woolly 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 leucolaena is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Nepeta leucolaena has white to pale pink flowers with five petals. Seed: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nepeta leucolaena 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 leucolaena

Nepeta leucolaena can be found in the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia.

Nepeta leucolaena FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nepeta leucolaena?

Nepeta leucolaena

What is the common name of Nepeta leucolaena?

White Catmint

What is the natural habitat of Nepeta leucolaena?

Dry, rocky slopes and hillsides

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-134746: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.