🌿Native Nature

African Basil

Ocimum gratissimum

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae β€ΊPhylum: Tracheophyta β€ΊClass: Magnoliopsida β€ΊOrder: Lamiales β€ΊFamily: Lamiaceae β€ΊGenus: Ocimum

About

Ocimum gratissimum, also known as clove basil, African basil, and in Hawaii as wild basil, is a species of Ocimum. It is native to Africa, Madagascar, southern Asia, and the Bismarck Archipelago, and naturalized in Polynesia, Hawaii, Mexico, Panama, West Indies, Brazil, and Bolivia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of African Basil?
The scientific name of African Basil is Ocimum gratissimum.
What is the conservation status of African Basil?
The African Basil has a conservation status of Not Evaluated.
What kingdom does African Basil belong to?
African Basil belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does African Basil belong to?
African Basil belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does African Basil belong to?
African Basil belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does African Basil belong to?
African Basil belongs to the order Lamiales.
What family does African Basil belong to?
African Basil belongs to the family Lamiaceae.
What genus does African Basil belong to?
African Basil belongs to the genus Ocimum.