Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
nepeta
ID:
893272

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Kuntze

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 515 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000892607



Common Names

  • Clinopodium nepeta
  • Nepeta Calamint
  • Nepeta Clinopodium


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Description

Clinopodium nepeta (also called Catmint, among many other common names) is an aromatic perennial herb native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It grows in a variety of habitats, including dry grasslands, open woodlands, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Clinopodium nepeta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in herbal teas. It has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive issues, headaches, and skin conditions.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Clinopodium nepeta sub. glandulosum (Req.) Govaerts
Clinopodium nepeta sub. nepeta
Clinopodium nepeta sub. spruneri (Boiss.) Bartolucci & F.Conti
Clinopodium nepeta sub. subisodontum (Borbás) Govaerts

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clinopodium nepeta has small, white flowers that are clustered in panicles. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a short stem and two to three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clinopodium nepeta is a perennial herb that is native to Europe and North Africa. It is typically grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. The plant can be divided in spring or autumn and the divisions should be replanted immediately.

Where to Find Clinopodium nepeta

Clinopodium nepeta is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, pastures, and open woodlands.

Clinopodium nepeta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clinopodium nepeta?

Clinopodium nepeta

What is the common name of Clinopodium nepeta?

Catnip

What is the family of Clinopodium nepeta?

Lamiaceae

Species in the Clinopodium genus

Clinopodium myrianthum, Clinopodium paradoxum, Clinopodium robustum, Clinopodium vernayanum, Clinopodium barosmum, Clinopodium caricum, Clinopodium cilicicum, Clinopodium dalmaticum, Clinopodium dolichodontum, Clinopodium euosmum, Clinopodium frivaldszkyanum, Clinopodium jacquelinae, Clinopodium kilimandschari, Clinopodium nepalense, Clinopodium pulegium, Clinopodium taygeteum, Clinopodium uhligii, Clinopodium wardii, Clinopodium abyssinicum, Clinopodium acinos, Clinopodium acutifolium, Clinopodium alpestre, Clinopodium alpinum, Clinopodium amissum, Clinopodium argenteum, Clinopodium arkansanum, Clinopodium ashei, Clinopodium atlanticum, Clinopodium axillare, Clinopodium bolivianum, Clinopodium brevicalyx, Clinopodium breviflorum, Clinopodium brownei, Clinopodium bucheri, Clinopodium candidissimum, Clinopodium capitellatum, Clinopodium caroli-henricanum, Clinopodium carolinianum, Clinopodium cercocarpoides, Clinopodium chandleri, Clinopodium chilense, Clinopodium chinense, Clinopodium clivorum, Clinopodium coccineum, Clinopodium congestum, Clinopodium corsicum, Clinopodium creticum, Clinopodium cylindristachys, Clinopodium darwinii, Clinopodium debile,

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-43618: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.