Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pungens
ID:
251952

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Labiat. Gen. Spec. : 487 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000251284

Common Names

  • Nepeta pungens
  • Pungent Catmint
  • Pungent Nepeta

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Synonyms

  • Nepeta chenopodiifolia Stapf [unknown]
  • Nepeta fedtschenkoi Pojark. [unknown]
  • Nepeta microcephala Pojark. [unknown]
  • Nepeta pusilla Benth. [unknown]
  • Ziziphora pungens Bunge ex Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Glechoma pungens Kuntze [unknown]
  • Glechoma pusilla Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Nepeta pungens (also called Pungent catmint, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, grassy areas and on rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Nepeta pungens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and it is also used in traditional medicine for treating digestive and respiratory problems, as well as for its antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nepeta pungens has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nepeta pungens is a perennial herbaceous plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers a well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Nepeta pungens

Nepeta pungens can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Nepeta pungens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nepeta pungens?

Nepeta pungens

What type of plant is Nepeta pungens?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the natural habitat of Nepeta pungens?

Woodland edges and meadows

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-134916: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.