Status:
valid
Authors:
Pojark.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 15: 288 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000251439
Common Names
- Nepeta tytthantha
- Tytthantha Catmint
- Tytthantha Nepeta
Description
Nepeta tytthantha (also called Catmint, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It has small, grey-green leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in rocky, dry habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Nepeta tytthantha is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscaping. It has fragrant, gray-green foliage and produces small, blue-violet flowers in the summer. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nepeta tytthantha has small, white to pink flowers with a yellow throat. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with toothed edges.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nepeta tytthantha is a low-growing perennial that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It is best grown in a sheltered position and should be pruned back after flowering to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Nepeta tytthantha
Nepeta tytthantha can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Nepeta tytthantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nepeta tytthantha?
Nepeta tytthantha
What is the common name of Nepeta tytthantha?
Tytthan Catmint
What is the natural habitat of Nepeta tytthantha?
Mountainous regions of Central Asia
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,