Nepeta racemosa
Nepeta racemosa, commonly known as catmint, is a versatile perennial herb beloved for its fragrant, lavender-blue blooms. Native to many regions, this resilient plant attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies. Beyond its ornamental charm, it possesses traditional medicinal properties, often utilized for its soothing, calming, and anti-inflammatory effects.
- Scientific name: Nepeta racemosa
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, it is a member of the Lamiaceae family. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in 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 diverse geographical range across several regions of Europe. In Northern Europe, its presence can be documented within Great Britain. Its distribution continues through Middle Europe, where it is found in Austria, Germany, and the Czechia-Slovakia region. Additionally, the species extends into Southwestern Europe, specifically inhabiting parts of Spain. These various locations highlight the widespread natural occurrence of Nepeta racemosa across the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
| New Zealand | New Zealand South | WCVP |
Chemicals
Nepeta racemosa has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include rosmarinic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| rosmarinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Nepeta racemosa has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anthelmintic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |