Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ludlow-hewittii
ID:
251787

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blakelock

Source:
wcs

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 4: 543 (1949 publ. 1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000251119

Common Names

  • Catmint
  • Catnip
  • Ground Ivy

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Description

Nepeta ludlow-hewittii (also called Ludlow-Hewitt Catmint, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the Caucasus Mountains. It has grey-green foliage and produces small, white flowers in the summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Nepeta ludlow-hewittii 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 ludlow-hewittii 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 ludlow-hewittii is a perennial herb that is native to Turkey. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rootstock. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be pruned back in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Nepeta ludlow-hewittii

Nepeta ludlow-hewittii can be found in the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia.

Nepeta ludlow-hewittii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nepeta ludlow-hewittii?

Nepeta ludlow-hewittii

What is the family of Nepeta ludlow-hewittii?

Lamiaceae

What is the distribution of Nepeta ludlow-hewittii?

Central Asia

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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