Nepeta nervosa
Nepeta nervosa, commonly known as nervous catnip, is a perennial herb belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Characterized by its delicate, serrated leaves and small white flowers, this plant is valued in traditional herbalism. It is often studied for its calming properties and its unique aromatic qualities in botanical applications.
- Scientific name: Nepeta nervosa
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales and family Lamiaceae, it is classified 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 distribution across parts of Asia. In China, its presence is noted within the high-altitude regions of Tibet. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in Pakistan. Furthermore, the species is also documented throughout the West Himalaya region of the Indian Subcontinent. These localized habitats define the natural range where this medicinal species thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Activities
Nepeta nervosa has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |