Nepeta curviflora

Nepeta curviflora, commonly known as Syrian catnip, is a herbaceous flowering plant native to the Middle East. It was first described in 1844.[1]

Nepeta curviflora
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Nepeta
Species:
N. curviflora
Binomial name
Nepeta curviflora
Webb & Berthel.
Synonyms[1]
  • Glechoma curviflora (Boiss.) Kuntze

Description

Nepeta curviflora is a perennial chamaephyte reaching heights between 60 and 80 cm. The fine, silvery aromatic leaves are small and form in clumps.[2] The leaves are dentate. It will flower between April and June. The flowers are tubular and dark blue, appearing as verticillasters grouped on spikes. The fruit appears as nutlets.[3]

Distribution

Nepeta curviflora is native to the far eastern coastal regions of the Mediterranean, namely Israel, Palestine, Lebanon and Syria.[1] It inhabits Phrygana and Mediterranean woodlands, notably within the montane regions of Mount Hermon.[3]

Uses

Nepeta curviflora is occasionally seen in Horticulture, where it is sometimes mistaken with the similar appearing Nepeta italica. The two are differentiated by their flower colors, with N. italica presenting white while N. curviflora appears blue.[4]

References
  1. "Nepeta curviflora Boiss. Plants of the World Online". www.plantsoftheworldonline.org. n.d. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
  2. "Nepeta curviflora (Syrian Catnip)". rareplants.de. n.d. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
  3. "Nepeta curviflora, Syrian Catnip, Hebrew: נפית כפופה, Arabic: "za'tar chachla"". flowersinisrael.com. n.d. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
  4. "Nepeta curviflora – Syrian Catmint". plantstoplant.com. n.d. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
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