Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rtanjensis
ID:
251975

Status:
valid

Authors:
Diklić & B.Milojevic

Source:
wcs

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Glasn. Prir. Mus. Beogradu, Ser. B, Biol. Nauke 31: 24 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000251307



Common Names

  • Nepeta rtanjensis
  • Rtanj Catmint
  • Rtanj Nepeta


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Description

Nepeta rtanjensis (also called Balkan Catmint, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Balkan Peninsula. It has a low-growing habit, with small, gray-green leaves and small, lavender-blue flowers. It is usually found in rocky, open areas, such as grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Nepeta rtanjensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and it is also used in traditional medicine for its antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nepeta rtanjensis has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nepeta rtanjensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers a well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Nepeta rtanjensis

Nepeta rtanjensis can be found in the Rtanj Mountains of Serbia.

Nepeta rtanjensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nepeta rtanjensis?

Nepeta rtanjensis

What type of plant is Nepeta rtanjensis?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the natural habitat of Nepeta rtanjensis?

Woodland edges 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-134937: Based on the initial data import
Nikola Diklić (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diklić' in the authors string.