Common Name:

General Information

Nepeta depauperata is a perennial plant with stems that become more or less woody, at least near the base, and persist.
The plant is harvested from the wild in Iran, where it is extensively used for its medicinal properties.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

W. Asia - Iran

Habitat

Not known

Properties

Medicinal Rating
Habit	Shrub
Height	0.00 m
Pollinators	Bees, Insects
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Nepeta species generally grow best in a sunny position and a well-drained soil. Many are found in poor soils in the wild, and have a bushier growth habit in more fertile soils[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

The plant is locally known as 'Oryan Pune-sa', It is extensively used for wound healing and to relieve wasp and scorpion stings and snake bites. It is also taken orally and topically by patients suffering from inflammatory disorders and rheumatism[].

Other Uses

None known

Propagation

Seed - best sown in the autumn, in situ if possible. Germination of spring sown seed can be erratic[]. The seed is best sown in a cold frame. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and plant them out into their permanent positions in the summer.
Division of clumps in the autumn or spring, when the plant is dormant or just coming into growth[].
Stem tip or softwood cuttings can be taken in the spring or early summer[].