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African basil

Ocimum gratissimum

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About

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).

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

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Species

Ocimum gratissimum (African basil)

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 African basil?

The scientific name of African basil is Ocimum gratissimum. It belongs to the genus Ocimum.

Where does African basil live?

African basil 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 African basil belong to?

African basil (Ocimum gratissimum) belongs to the genus Ocimum, which is part of the taxonomic family Lamiaceae.

What kingdom does African basil belong to?

African basil (Ocimum gratissimum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of African basil?

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