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Echte Katzenminze

Nepeta cataria

Near Threatened

About

The Catnip (Nepeta cataria) is a species in the genus Nepeta. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (22 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Lamiales (Lippenblütlerartige)

Species

Nepeta cataria (Echte Katzenminze)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish hierba gatera

French herbe aux chats

German Echte Katzenminze

Portuguese catária

Similar Species in Nepeta

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Großblütige Katzenminze

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Echte Katzenminze?

The scientific name of Echte Katzenminze is Nepeta cataria. It belongs to the genus Nepeta.

What is the conservation status of Echte Katzenminze?

Echte Katzenminze (Nepeta cataria) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Echte Katzenminze live?

Echte Katzenminze is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (22 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland.

What family does Echte Katzenminze belong to?

Echte Katzenminze (Nepeta cataria) belongs to the genus Nepeta, which is part of the taxonomic family Lamiaceae.

What kingdom does Echte Katzenminze belong to?

Echte Katzenminze (Nepeta cataria) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Echte Katzenminze?

The closest relatives of Echte Katzenminze in the genus Nepeta include Großblütige Katzenminze, Hybrid-Katzenminze, Kahle Katzenminze, Traubige Katzenminze, Alaghezian Catmint.