Nepeta kotschyi
Nepeta kotschyi, commonly known as Kotchyi catmint, is a resilient perennial herb native to the arid regions of Central Asia. Renowned for its aromatic foliage and delicate flowers, this medicinal plant is valued in traditional practices for its calming properties and potential antioxidant benefits, offering unique botanical therapeutic value.
- Scientific name: Nepeta kotschyi
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is specifically identified by 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, known scientifically as Nepeta kotschyi, possesses a very specific and limited geographical range. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated within the region of Western Asia. Specifically, the species is native to the country of Iran. Within this territory, it occupies certain ecological niches that allow it to thrive. Consequently, its distribution remains highly localized to this particular part of the world.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
Activities
Nepeta kotschyi has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Nepeta kotschyi has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |