Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
filamentosum
ID:
253975

Status:
valid

Authors:
Forssk.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1775

Citation Micro:
Fl. Aegypt.-Arab. : 108 (1775)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000253307



Common Names

  • Filamentosum Ocimum
  • Ocimum filamentosum
  • Filamentosum Ocimum Plant


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Synonyms

  • Ocimum adscendens Willd. [unknown]
  • Ocimum calycosum Hochst. ex Briq. [unknown]
  • Ocimum comigerum Hochst. ex Briq. [unknown]
  • Ocimum cristatum Buch.-Ham. & J.Koenig ex Roxb. [unknown]
  • Ocimum cyclophyllum (Chiov.) Chiov. [unknown]
  • Ocimum exsul Collett & Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Ocimum fissilabrum Briq. [unknown]
  • Ocimum indicum Roth [unknown]
  • Ocimum knyanum Vatke [unknown]
  • Ocimum polycladum Briq. [unknown]
  • Ocimum pubescens Bojer ex Benth. [unknown]
  • Ocimum rautanenii Briq. [unknown]
  • Ocimum stenoglossum Briq. [unknown]
  • Ocimum verticillatum B.Heyne ex Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Orthosiphon adscendens ex Sweet [unknown]
  • Plectranthus indicus Spreng. [unknown]
  • Plectranthus menthoides Willd. [unknown]
  • Becium affine cyclophyllum Chiov. [unknown]
  • Becium filamentosum Chiov. [unknown]
  • Becium knyanum (Vatke) G.Taylor [unknown]
  • Becium knyanum diffusum Ayob. [unknown]
  • Becium obovatum knyanum (Vatke) Cufod. [unknown]

Description

Ocimum filamentosum (also called the Bristly 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 filamentosum 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

Ocimum filamentosum flowers are white with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ocimum filamentosum is a tropical plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs. Division should be done in the spring or summer when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Ocimum filamentosum

Ocimum filamentosum is native to tropical Africa.

Ocimum filamentosum FAQ

What are the common names of Ocimum filamentosum?

Hairy Basil, Hairy-leaved Basil

What is the natural habitat of Ocimum filamentosum?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, from sea level up to an altitude of 2,000 m.

What is the size of Ocimum filamentosum?

It is an annual herb, reaching a height of 0.5–1 m.

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-136892: Based on the initial data import
Peter Forsskål (1732-1763): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Forssk.' in the authors string.