Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hystrix
ID:
1316841

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greuter

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Bocconea 25: 113 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329295



Common Names

  • Nepeta Hystrix
  • Bristly Nepeta
  • Spiny Nepeta


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Description

Nepeta hystrix (also called Catmint, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with grey-green foliage and small white flowers. It is native to Europe and is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Nepeta hystrix is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal teas and infusions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nepeta hystrix has small, white flowers with a yellow lip. The flowers are followed by long, thin, green seed pods that contain tiny, black seeds. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nepeta hystrix is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or cuttings in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Nepeta hystrix

Nepeta hystrix is native to the Mediterranean region.

Nepeta hystrix FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nepeta hystrix?

Nepeta hystrix

What is the common name of Nepeta hystrix?

Hystrix catmint

What is the natural habitat of Nepeta hystrix?

It is native to the western United States, from Oregon to California and Nevada

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,

References

Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.