Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tuberosa
ID:
252100

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000251432



Common Names

  • Nepeta tuberosa
  • Tuberosa Catmint
  • Tuberosa Nepeta


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Synonyms

  • Nepeta gienensis Degen & Hervier [unknown]
  • Nepeta hirsuta Jan ex Nyman [unknown]
  • Nepeta lanata Jacq. [unknown]
  • Nepeta lupulina Raf. [unknown]
  • Nepeta reticulata Desf. [unknown]
  • Nepeta scabra Tausch [unknown]
  • Nepeta tuberosa gienensis (Degen & Hervier) Heywood [unknown]
  • Nepeta tuberosa gienensis (Degen & Hervier) Sánchez Mata [unknown]
  • Nepeta tuberosa reticulata (Desf.) Maire [unknown]
  • Nepeta tuberosa rivasgodayana Sánchez Mata [unknown]
  • Nepeta vaillantii Benth. [unknown]
  • Nepeta tuberosa albiflora Maire & Weiller [unknown]
  • Glechoma reticulata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Glechoma tuberosa Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Nepeta tuberosa (also called Catmint, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It has small, grey-green leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in rocky, dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Nepeta tuberosa is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscaping. It has fragrant, gray-green foliage and produces small, blue-violet flowers in the summer. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nepeta tuberosa has small, white to pink flowers with a yellow throat. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with toothed edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nepeta tuberosa is a low-growing perennial that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It is best grown in a sheltered position and should be pruned back after flowering to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Nepeta tuberosa

Nepeta tuberosa can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Nepeta tuberosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nepeta tuberosa?

Nepeta tuberosa

What is the common name of Nepeta tuberosa?

Tuberous Catmint

What is the natural habitat of Nepeta tuberosa?

Mountainous regions of 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,

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