Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cilicia
ID:
251523

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 12: 388 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000250855



Common Names

  • Cilicia Catmint
  • Nepeta
  • Catnip


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Synonyms

  • Nepeta amani Post [unknown]
  • Nepeta andrica Boiss. & Heldr. ex Benth. [unknown]
  • Nepeta longiflora Kotschy ex Benth. [unknown]
  • Nepeta pisidica Boiss. & Heldr. [unknown]
  • Nepeta pycnantha Boiss. ex Benth. [unknown]
  • Glechoma andrica Kuntze [unknown]
  • Glechoma cilicia Kuntze [unknown]
  • Glechoma pycnantha Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Nepeta cilicia (also called Cilician Catmint, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has grey-green leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Nepeta cilicia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in flower beds. It has a pleasant aroma and is known to attract butterflies and bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nepeta cilicia has small, white to pink flowers that bloom in late spring and early summer. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nepeta cilicia is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.

Where to Find Nepeta cilicia

Nepeta cilicia can be found in the Middle East, particularly in Iran, Iraq, and Turkey.

Nepeta cilicia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nepeta cilicia?

Nepeta cilicia

What is the common name of Nepeta cilicia?

Cilician Catmint

What is the natural habitat of Nepeta cilicia?

Rocky slopes and meadows

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,

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