Nepeta sessilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Y.Wu & S.J.Hsuan
Source:
wcs
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Fl. Yunnanica 1: 577 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000251342
Common Names
- Catmint
- Catnip
- Ground Ivy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nepeta sessilis (also called Sessile Catmint, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a low-growing habit, with small, gray-green leaves and small, lavender-blue flowers. It is usually found in rocky, open areas, such as grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Nepeta sessilis 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 sessilis has white flowers with purple spots, small, black seeds, and small, green seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nepeta sessilis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed sown in spring or by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in summer.
Where to Find Nepeta sessilis
Nepeta sessilis is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey and the Caucasus.
Nepeta sessilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nepeta sessilis?
Nepeta sessilis
What type of plant is Nepeta sessilis?
Herbaceous perennial
What is the natural habitat of Nepeta sessilis?
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-134969: Based on the initial data import
Wu Zhengyi (1916-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Y.Wu' in the authors string.
Shwe Jye Hsuan (1932-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.J.Hsuan' in the authors string.