Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
centrali-africanum
ID:
253925

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.E.Fr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Wiss. Erg. Schwed. Rhodesia-Kongo-Exp. 1911-1912 , 1: 286 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000253257



Common Names

  • Central African Ocimum
  • Ocimum centrali-africanum
  • Central African Basil


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Synonyms

  • Ocimum homblei De Wild. [unknown]
  • Ocimum katangense Robyns & Lebrun [unknown]
  • Becium centrali-africanum (R.E.Fr.) Sebald [unknown]
  • Becium centrali-africanum linearifolium Ayob. [unknown]
  • Becium homblei (De Wild.) P.A.Duvign. & Plancke [unknown]

Description

Ocimum centrali-africanum (also called African basil, among many other common names) is an annual herb that can grow up to 1 meter in height. It is native to Central and West Africa and is found in tropical and subtropical habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ocimum centrali-africanum is used in traditional medicine for its antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic properties. It is also used as a culinary herb and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ocimum centrali-africanum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with five leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ocimum centrali-africanum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in spring or early summer. Division can be done in spring or autumn. It should be planted in a sunny location with well-drained soil.

Where to Find Ocimum centrali-africanum

Ocimum centrali-africanum is native to Central Africa.

Ocimum centrali-africanum FAQ

What are the common names of Ocimum centrali-africanum?

Ocimum centrali-africanum is commonly known as the Central African Basil.

What is the natural habitat of Ocimum centrali-africanum?

Ocimum centrali-africanum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

What is the growth habit of Ocimum centrali-africanum?

Ocimum centrali-africanum is an annual herb that grows up to 60 cm tall.

Species in the Ocimum genus

Ocimum africanum, Ocimum albostellatum, Ocimum americanum, Ocimum amicorum, Ocimum angustifolium, Ocimum basilicum, Ocimum burchellianum, Ocimum campechianum, Ocimum canescens, Ocimum carnosum, Ocimum centrali-africanum, Ocimum circinatum, Ocimum coddii, Ocimum cufodontii, Ocimum dambicola, Ocimum decumbens, Ocimum dhofarense, Ocimum dolomiticola, Ocimum ellenbeckii, Ocimum ericoides, Ocimum filamentosum, Ocimum fimbriatum, Ocimum fischeri, Ocimum formosum, Ocimum forskaolii, Ocimum fruticosum, Ocimum grandiflorum, Ocimum gratissimum, Ocimum hirsutissimum, Ocimum irvinei, Ocimum jamesii, Ocimum kenyense, Ocimum kilimandscharicum, Ocimum labiatum, Ocimum lamiifolium, Ocimum masaiense, Ocimum mearnsii, Ocimum metallorum, Ocimum minimum, Ocimum minutiflorum, Ocimum mitwabense, Ocimum monocotyloides, Ocimum natalense, Ocimum nudicaule, Ocimum nummularia, Ocimum obovatum, Ocimum ovatum, Ocimum pseudoserratum, Ocimum pyramidatum, Ocimum reclinatum,

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References