Nepeta tenuifolia
Nepeta tenuifolia, commonly known as Narrow-leaf Catmint, is a versatile perennial prized for its delicate, silvery-green foliage and airy lavender blooms. Beyond its ornamental charm in gardens, this hardy plant holds traditional medicinal significance, often utilized for its calming properties and ability to soothe various minor ailments naturally.
- Scientific name: Nepeta tenuifolia
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, 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 range across various regions within China. It can be found growing in the areas of China South-Central and China North-Central. Additionally, its distribution extends into the northern territories of Inner Mongolia and Manchuria. The species also makes its presence known within the high-altitude landscapes of Qinghai. Collectively, these locations highlight the diverse environmental niches inhabited by Nepeta tenuifolia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Chemicals
Nepeta tenuifolia has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-menthone, (-)-isomenthone, (-)-pulegone, flavonoids, monoterpene.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-menthone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-isomenthone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-pulegone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| monoterpene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Nepeta tenuifolia has 4 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antiviral, Antiplatelet, Antithrombotic.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiplatelet | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antithrombotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Nepeta tenuifolia has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antiviral, cold, fever, respiratory diseases.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cold | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| respiratory diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |