Mosquito Basil

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil and Colombia.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (bitki)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Lamiales (Lamiales)

Family

Lamiaceae

Genus

Ocimum

Species

Ocimum campechianum (Mosquito Basil)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese alfabaca

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Feslegen

Ocimum basilicum

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African basil

Ocimum gratissimum

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hoary basil

Ocimum africanum

Not Evaluated

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sacred basil

Ocimum tenuiflorum

Not Evaluated

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American basil

Ocimum americanum

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mosquito Basil?

The scientific name of Mosquito Basil is Ocimum campechianum. It belongs to the genus Ocimum.

What is the conservation status of Mosquito Basil?

Mosquito Basil (Ocimum campechianum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Mosquito Basil live?

Mosquito Basil is found in Distributed across Brazil and Colombia.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia.

What family does Mosquito Basil belong to?

Mosquito Basil (Ocimum campechianum) belongs to the genus Ocimum, which is part of the taxonomic family Lamiaceae.

Is Mosquito Basil endangered?

No, Mosquito Basil (Ocimum campechianum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Mosquito Basil belong to?

Mosquito Basil (Ocimum campechianum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (bitki).

What are the closest relatives of Mosquito Basil?

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