Nepeta sibirica
Nepeta sibirica, commonly known as Siberian catmint, is a resilient perennial herb valued for its aromatic foliage and delicate lavender blossoms. Native to temperate regions, this plant is celebrated in traditional herbalism for its soothing properties and is frequently used in landscaping to attract beneficial pollinators like bees and butterflies.
- Scientific name: Nepeta sibirica
- 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 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 broad geographical distribution that spans across both Europe and Asia. In Middle Europe, it can be specifically located within the borders of Germany. Moving into the vast landscapes of Siberia, its presence is widespread across several key regions. It thrives in the Altai and Krasnoyarsk territories, as well as throughout the Tuva region. Furthermore, the species is commonly found inhabiting the extensive areas of West Siberia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Siberia | Altay | WCVP |
| Siberia | Krasnoyarsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Tuva | WCVP |
| Siberia | West Siberia | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
Chemicals
Nepeta sibirica has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include cis,trans-nepetalactone.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cis,trans-nepetalactone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Nepeta sibirica 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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |