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Nepeta margallaica

Cat Mints, Catmint
Other regional names: Catnip
  • Catnip
Also known as: Afridia Duthie +10 more
  • Afridia Duthie
  • Cataria Adans.
  • Marmoritis Benth.
  • Oxynepeta Bunge
  • Phyllophyton Kudô
  • Pitardia Batt. ex Pit.
  • Pseudolophanthus Levin
  • Saccilabium Rottb.
  • Saussuria Moench
  • Schizonepeta (Benth.) Briq.
  • Vleckia Raf.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Lamiaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Nepeta margallaica (commonly known as Cat-mints) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Naturally occurring in Tropical Asia, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. The genus Nepeta is notably large, comprising more than 250 species.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Pakistan

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