Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
roopiana
ID:
251971

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bordz.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Zap. Kievsk. Obshch. Estestvoisp. 25: 107 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000251303

Common Names

  • Nepeta roopiana
  • Roop's Catmint
  • Roop Nepeta

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Description

Nepeta roopiana (also called Roop's 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 roopiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and it is also used in traditional medicine for its antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nepeta roopiana 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 roopiana 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 roopiana

Nepeta roopiana can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Nepeta roopiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nepeta roopiana?

Nepeta roopiana

What type of plant is Nepeta roopiana?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the natural habitat of Nepeta roopiana?

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,

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