Nepeta nepetella
Lesser Cat Mint, Lesser Catmint
Also known as: Cataria nepetella (L.) Moench +3 more
- Cataria nepetella (L.) Moench
- Glechoma nepetella (L.) Kuntze
- Nepeta auriculata Mill., 1768
- Nepeta lanceolata subsp. nepetella (L.) Bonnier & Layens
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Lamiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Nepeta nepetella (commonly known as Lesser Cat-mint) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Originating in Africa and Europe, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is part of the broad Nepeta genus, encompassing over 250 species globally. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, France, Italy, Morocco, Spain
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Germany
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms