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Basil
Ocimum basilicum
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Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Africa (9 countries), Asia (7 countries), Europe (16 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (10 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).
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Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Plantae
(植物)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
(木兰植物门)
Class
Magnoliopsida
(木兰纲)
Order
Lamiales
(唇形目)
Family
Lamiaceae
Genus
Ocimum
Species
Ocimum basilicum
(Basil)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
albahaca
French
Basilic
German
Basilikum
Portuguese
alfavaca
Arabic
reihan
Turkish
Feslegen
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Basil?
The scientific name of Basil is Ocimum basilicum. It belongs to the genus Ocimum.
Where does Basil live?
Basil is found in Widely distributed across Africa (9 countries), Asia (7 countries), Europe (16 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (10 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Chad, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark.
What family does Basil belong to?
Basil (Ocimum basilicum) belongs to the genus Ocimum, which is part of the taxonomic family Lamiaceae.
What kingdom does Basil belong to?
Basil (Ocimum basilicum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of Basil?
The closest relatives of Basil in the genus Ocimum include African basil, hoary basil, Mosquito Basil, sacred basil, American basil.
Genus Ocimum — 6 Species
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