Nepeta italica subsp. cadmea
Nepeta italica subsp. cadmea · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Nepeta italicica subsp. cadmea, is a specialized subspecies of catmint native to specific Mediterranean microclimates. Renowned for its aromatic foliage and delicate floral structure, this medicinal plant offers unique phytochemical properties, traditionally valued in herbal practices for its soothing effects and potential therapeutic applications.
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Glechoma Cadmea · Nepeta Cadmea
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Nepeta italica subsp. cadmeaSynonyms
- Glechoma cadmea
- Nepeta cadmea
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Nepeta, identifying it as the subspecies cadmea.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Nepeta |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is a specific subspecies of catnip that exhibits a very limited geographical range. According to botanical records, its natural occurrence is highly localized. It is primarily found within the region of Western Asia. Specifically, the distribution of this subspecies is restricted to the country of Türkiye. Consequently, its habitat is unique to this particular part of the Mediterranean landscape.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Western Asia | Türkiye |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Nepeta italica subsp. cadmea has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Epicatechin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Epicatechin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Epicatechin
- Journal of food science
Activities
Nepeta italica subsp. cadmea has 3 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Anthelmintic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Anthelmintic
- Journal of food science
Antioxidant
- Journal of food science
Cytotoxic
- Journal of food science
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| acetone extract | Journal of food science (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethanol extract | Journal of food science (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanol extract | Journal of food science (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| various extracts | Journal of food science (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| water extract | Journal of food science (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |