Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coddii
ID:
253936

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.D.Will. & K.Balkwill) A.J.Paton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Basil : 33 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000253268



Common Names

  • Codd's Ocimum
  • Ocimum coddii
  • Codd's Basil


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Synonyms

  • Becium coddii S.D.Will. & K.Balkwill [unknown]

Description

Ocimum coddii (also called Codd's 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 South America and is found in tropical and subtropical habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ocimum coddii 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 coddii 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 coddii 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 coddii

Ocimum coddii is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Ocimum coddii FAQ

What are the common names of Ocimum coddii?

Ocimum coddii is commonly known as the Codd's Basil.

What is the natural habitat of Ocimum coddii?

Ocimum coddii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

What is the growth habit of Ocimum coddii?

Ocimum coddii 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-136856: Based on the initial data import
Alan James Paton (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Paton' in the authors string.
S.D. Williamson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.D.Will.' in the authors string.
Kevin Balkwill (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Balkwill' in the authors string.