Nepeta elliptica

Nepeta elliptica Royle ex Benth., Hooker’s J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 3: 378 1833. (syn: Glechoma elliptica (Royle ex Benth.) Kuntze; Nepeta polystachya Royle ex Benth.);

Elliptic-Leaved Catmint • Hindi: Tukhmalanga, Zoofa

E. Afghanistan to Nepal as per WCSP;

Lamiaceae sp??21102010-PKA1 : 5 posts by 4 authors. Attachments (4)

In continuation with the series of postings from Manali region, here is one more herb from Manali.
Date/Time: 01-10-10 / 01:10PM
Location: Manali
Habitat: Wild
Plant habit: herb
Family: Lamiaceae.

Nepeta sp

Yes Nepeta, but perhaps leaves will resolve the exact identity.

Could it be N. elliptica??

References:

http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl1.1/record/kew-134576

http://apps.kew.org/wcsp/namedetail.do?name_id=134576

http://www.flowersofindia.net/catalog/slides/Elliptic-Leaved%20Catmint.html (FOI),
http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=110&taxon_id=242423414 (FON),
http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=5&taxon_id=242423414 (FOP).

Updated on December 24, 2024

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