Nepeta parnassica
Nepeta parnasica, commonly known as Parnassus nepeta, is a perennial herb within the Lamiaceae family. Renowned for its aromatic foliage and delicate white flowers, this plant has been traditionally utilized in folk medicine for its sedative and antispasmodic properties, offering a natural approach to soothing various nervous ailments.
- Scientific name: Nepeta parnassica
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Europe
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 the family Lamiaceae, it is classified under the genus Nepeta. Specifically, Nepeta parnassica represents a distinct species within this botanical lineage.
| 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 has a specific geographical distribution within the Balkan region. It is primarily documented as being found throughout Southeastern Europe. Specifically, its presence is noted in the country of Albania. Furthermore, this medicinal species is also native to Greece. These locations represent its known natural range within the specified area.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
Chemicals
Nepeta parnassica has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Parnapimarol, nepetanudone, nepetaparnone.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Parnapimarol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nepetanudone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nepetaparnone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |