Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
multifida
ID:
251844

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 572 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000251176

Common Names

  • Nepeta multifida
  • Fern-Leaved Catmint
  • Fern-Leaved Nepeta

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Synonyms

  • Lophanthus multifidus Benth. [unknown]
  • Nepeta lavandulacea L.f. [unknown]
  • Nepeta lavandulifolia J.F.Gmel. [unknown]
  • Nepeta lobata Rudolphi [unknown]
  • Saussuria pinnatifida Moench [unknown]
  • Schizonepeta multifida (L.) Briq. [unknown]
  • Schizonepeta multifida longistyla J.X.Huang, T.J.Feng & J.Z.Wang [unknown]
  • Vleckia multiflora Raf. [unknown]
  • Glechoma multifida Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Nepeta multifida (also called Cut-leaved 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 multifida is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nepeta multifida has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nepeta multifida is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Nepeta multifida

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

Nepeta multifida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nepeta multifida?

Nepeta multifida

What type of plant is Nepeta multifida?

A species of flowering plant

Where is Nepeta multifida native to?

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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