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alfavaca-brava

Ocimum gratissimum

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The African basil (Ocimum gratissimum) is a species in the genus Ocimum. This species inhabits Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions, found across Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Chad, and Chile.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (Laos, Taiwan), North America (Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (7 countries), and South America (4 countries).

🇷🇼 Rwanda 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇱🇦 Laos 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇨🇱 Chile 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇻🇺 Vanuatu 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso 🇧🇮 Burundi 🇼🇸 Samoa 🇹🇴 Tonga 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇫🇯 Fiji 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea 🇸🇷 Suriname 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇹🇩 Chad 🇫🇲 Micronesia 🇵🇼 Palau

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Species

Ocimum gratissimum (alfavaca-brava)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish albahaca de limón

French menthe gabonaise

Portuguese alfavaca-brava

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of alfavaca-brava?

The scientific name of alfavaca-brava is Ocimum gratissimum. It belongs to the genus Ocimum.

Where does alfavaca-brava live?

alfavaca-brava is found in Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (Laos, Taiwan), North America (Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (7 countries), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Chad, Chile, Colombia, Comoros, Congo (DRC), Cuba, Fiji.

What family does alfavaca-brava belong to?

alfavaca-brava (Ocimum gratissimum) belongs to the genus Ocimum, which is part of the taxonomic family Lamiaceae.

What kingdom does alfavaca-brava belong to?

alfavaca-brava (Ocimum gratissimum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of alfavaca-brava?

The closest relatives of alfavaca-brava in the genus Ocimum include alfabaca, alfavaca, manjericão-folha-pequena, sacred basil, American basil.