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reihan
Ocimum basilicum
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Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Africa (9 countries), Asia (7 countries), Europe (16 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (10 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).
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Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Plantae
(نباتات)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
(كاسيات البذور)
Class
Magnoliopsida
(ماغنولانية)
Order
Lamiales
(شفويات)
Family
Lamiaceae
Genus
Ocimum
Species
Ocimum basilicum
(reihan)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
albahaca
French
Basilic
German
Basilikum
Portuguese
alfavaca
Arabic
reihan
Turkish
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of reihan?
The scientific name of reihan is Ocimum basilicum. It belongs to the genus Ocimum.
Where does reihan live?
reihan is found in Widely distributed across Africa (9 countries), Asia (7 countries), Europe (16 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (10 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Chad, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark.
What family does reihan belong to?
reihan (Ocimum basilicum) belongs to the genus Ocimum, which is part of the taxonomic family Lamiaceae.
What kingdom does reihan belong to?
reihan (Ocimum basilicum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (نباتات).
What are the closest relatives of reihan?
The closest relatives of reihan in the genus Ocimum include African basil, hoary basil, Mosquito Basil, sacred basil, American basil.
Genus Ocimum — 6 Species
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