Status:
valid
Authors:
Royle ex Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1833
Citation Micro:
Bot. Misc. 3: 378 (1833)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000251197
Common Names
- Nepeta nervosa
- Nerve Catmint
- Nerve Nepeta
Synonyms
- Glechoma nervosa Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Nepeta nervosa (also called Nervous catmint, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, grassy areas and on rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Nepeta nervosa is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, digestive problems, and skin ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a flavoring in food.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Nepeta nervosa var. nervosa
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nepeta nervosa has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nepeta nervosa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Nepeta nervosa
Nepeta nervosa can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Nepeta nervosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nepeta nervosa?
Nepeta nervosa
What type of plant is Nepeta nervosa?
A species of flowering plant
Where is Nepeta nervosa native to?
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,