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American basil

Ocimum americanum

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About

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).

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

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Species

Ocimum americanum (American basil)

Names in Other Languages

German Zitronen-Basilikum

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of American basil?

The scientific name of American basil is Ocimum americanum. It belongs to the genus Ocimum.

Where does American basil live?

American basil 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 American basil belong to?

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

What kingdom does American basil belong to?

American basil (Ocimum americanum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of American basil?

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