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Catnip

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 (bitki)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Species

Nepeta cataria (Catnip)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish hierba gatera

French herbe aux chats

German Echte Katzenminze

Portuguese catária

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Catnip?

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

What is the conservation status of Catnip?

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

Where does Catnip live?

Catnip 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 Catnip belong to?

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

What kingdom does Catnip belong to?

Catnip (Nepeta cataria) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (bitki).

What are the closest relatives of Catnip?

The closest relatives of Catnip in the genus Nepeta include Caucasus catmint, Raceme catnip, hairless catmint, Alaghezian Catmint, catmint.