Status:
valid
Authors:
(Banks & Sol.) Hedge & Lamond
Source:
wcs
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 38: 45 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000251375
Common Names
- Catmint Stricta
- Stricta Catmint
- Nepeta Stricta
Synonyms
- Nepeta callichroa Hausskn. & Briq. [unknown]
- Nepeta calycina Fenzl [unknown]
- Nepeta curvidens Boiss. & Balansa [unknown]
- Nepeta stricta curvidens (Boiss. & Balansa) Hedge & Lamond [unknown]
- Satureja stricta [Soland.] [unknown]
- Teucrium auraniticum Post [unknown]
- Glechoma calycina Kuntze [unknown]
- Glechoma curvidens Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Nepeta stricta (also called Strict Catmint, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows to a height of up to 60 cm and has a woody stem with grey-green leaves. It is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Nepeta stricta 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 stricta flowers are small, white or pale pink in color, and grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nepeta stricta 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 stricta
Nepeta stricta is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey and the Caucasus.
Nepeta stricta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nepeta stricta?
Nepeta stricta
What is the common name of Nepeta stricta?
Upright Catmint
What is the natural habitat of Nepeta stricta?
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,