Status:
valid
Authors:
Mill.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1768
Citation Micro:
Gard. Dict. ed. 8 : n.º 5 (1768)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000253244
Common Names
- Campechianum Ocimum
- Ocimum campechianum
- Campechianum Basil
Synonyms
- Ocimum guatemalense Gand. [unknown]
- Ocimum micranthum Willd. [unknown]
- Ocimum montanum Hook. [unknown]
Description
Ocimum campechianum (also called Campeche Basil, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is an annual herb, typically growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Americas, where it is found in lowland rainforests and on hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Ocimum campechianum 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 campechianum 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ocimum campechianum 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 campechianum
Ocimum campechianum is native to Central America.
Ocimum campechianum FAQ
What are the common names of Ocimum campechianum?
Ocimum campechianum is commonly known as the Campeche Basil.
What is the natural habitat of Ocimum campechianum?
Ocimum campechianum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
What is the growth habit of Ocimum campechianum?
Ocimum campechianum 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,