Nepeta saccharata
Nepeta saccharata, commonly known as sugar catnip, is a charming perennial herb native to North America. Distinguished by its sweet, nectar-like scent and delicate foliage, this member of the mint family thrives in sunny landscapes. It is highly valued in gardens for attracting pollinators and adding subtle fragrance.
- Scientific name: Nepeta saccharata
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized into the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is categorized 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 is characterized by a specific range across several regions in Asia. Within Central Asia, its presence can be found in the country of Turkmenistan. Moving into Western Asia, the species is also distributed throughout Afghanistan. Additionally, its geographical footprint extends into the territory of Iran. Together, these locations define the primary natural habitat for Nepeta saccharata.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central Asia | Turkmenistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
Chemicals
Nepeta saccharata has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include germacrene D, trans-caryophyllene.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| germacrene D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trans-caryophyllene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |