Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
italica
ID:
251704

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 571 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000251036



Common Names

  • Catmint
  • Catnip
  • Field Balm


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Synonyms

  • Nepeta incana Willd. [unknown]
  • Glechoma italica Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Nepeta italica (also called Italian Catmint, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, gray-green leaves and small, lavender-blue flowers. It is found in rocky habitats and dry meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Nepeta italica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments like headaches, colds, and fever.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Nepeta italica sub. cadmea (Boiss.) A.L.Budantzev
Nepeta italica sub. italica
Nepeta italica sub. troodi (Holmboe) A.L.Budantzev
Nepeta italica sub. rigidula A.L.Budantzev

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nepeta italica has small, white flowers with a yellow center and a short, thin stem. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nepeta italica is a hardy perennial that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Nepeta italica

Nepeta italica can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Nepeta italica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nepeta italica?

Nepeta italica

What is the common name of Nepeta italica?

Italian Catmint

What is the natural habitat of Nepeta italica?

It is found in the Mediterranean region

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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