Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wuana
ID:
1331168

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.J.Dong, C.L.Xiang & Jamzad

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Iran. J. Bot. 21: 14 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343622





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Description

Nepeta wuana (also called Wuana Catnip, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Middle East. It has a spreading habit and produces small white flowers. It is found in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Nepeta wuana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nepeta wuana is a white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nepeta wuana is a tropical perennial that prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It should be fertilized regularly. Propagation can be done by seed or division.

Where to Find Nepeta wuana

Nepeta wuana can be found in the dry savannas of South Africa.

Nepeta wuana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nepeta wuana?

Nepeta wuana

What is the common name of Nepeta wuana?

Wu's Catnip

What is the natural habitat of Nepeta wuana?

It is found in meadows, roadsides, and other disturbed habitats in Iran.

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

Ziba Jamzad (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jamzad' in the authors string.
Chun Lei Xiang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.L.Xiang' in the authors string.
Hong Jin Dong: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.J.Dong' in the authors string.