Nepeta clarkei
Nepeta clarkei, commonly known as Clary Nep, is a perennial herb valued for its aromatic, mint-like foliage. Belonging to the Lamiaceae family, this plant is prized in traditional herbalism for its calming properties and essential oils, offering a soothing botanical remedy for relaxation and mild stress relief.
- Scientific name: Nepeta clarkei
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, falling into the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Nepeta.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Nepeta | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range across several mountainous regions of Asia. Within Western Asia, it can be found growing in the terrain of Afghanistan. Its distribution extends into China, where it is specifically located in the Tibet region. In the Indian Subcontinent, the species is native to both Pakistan and the West Himalaya. Consequently, these diverse locations define the natural habitat of Nepeta clarkei.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Nepeta clarkei has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include actinidine.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| actinidine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Nepeta clarkei has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus ochraceus.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Aspergillus flavus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aspergillus ochraceus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |