Status:
valid
Authors:
Rech.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Candollea 34: 9 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000251440
Common Names
- Nepeta uberrima
- Uberrima Catmint
- Uberrima Nepeta
Description
Nepeta uberrima (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 uberrima 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 uberrima 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 uberrima is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Nepeta uberrima
Nepeta uberrima can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Nepeta uberrima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nepeta uberrima?
Nepeta uberrima
What is the common name of Nepeta uberrima?
Uberrim Catmint
What is the natural habitat of Nepeta uberrima?
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,