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Zitronen-Basilikum

Ocimum americanum

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The American basil (Ocimum americanum) is a species in the genus Ocimum. 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 Africa (6 countries), Asia (Indonesia, Singapore), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇧🇮 Burundi 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇸🇬 Singapore

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Lamiales (Lippenblütlerartige)

Species

Ocimum americanum (Zitronen-Basilikum)

Names in Other Languages

German Zitronen-Basilikum

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Zitronen-Basilikum?

The scientific name of Zitronen-Basilikum is Ocimum americanum. It belongs to the genus Ocimum.

Where does Zitronen-Basilikum live?

Zitronen-Basilikum is found in Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), Asia (Indonesia, Singapore), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Burundi, Colombia, Comoros, Guinea, Indonesia, Madagascar, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Singapore.

What family does Zitronen-Basilikum belong to?

Zitronen-Basilikum (Ocimum americanum) belongs to the genus Ocimum, which is part of the taxonomic family Lamiaceae.

What kingdom does Zitronen-Basilikum belong to?

Zitronen-Basilikum (Ocimum americanum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Zitronen-Basilikum?

The closest relatives of Zitronen-Basilikum in the genus Ocimum include Basilikum, African basil, hoary basil, Mosquito Basil, sacred basil.