Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spathulifera
ID:
252030

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 12: 380 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000251362

Common Names

  • Catmint Spathulifera
  • Spathulifera Catmint
  • Nepeta Spathulifera

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Synonyms

  • Nepeta fallax Briq. [unknown]
  • Nepeta gilesii Mukerjee [unknown]
  • Nepeta reniformis Briq. [unknown]
  • Glechoma spathulifera Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Nepeta spathulifera (also called Spathulate 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 spathulifera is a popular ornamental plant, often used in landscaping for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also a great source of nectar for pollinators, and can be used to attract beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nepeta spathulifera has white flowers with purple spots, small, black seeds, and small, green seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nepeta spathulifera 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 spathulifera

Nepeta spathulifera is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey and the Caucasus.

Nepeta spathulifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nepeta spathulifera?

Nepeta spathulifera

What is the common name of Nepeta spathulifera?

Spathulate Catmint

What is the natural habitat of Nepeta spathulifera?

Dry, rocky slopes and hillsides

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-134987: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.