Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
motjaneanum
ID:
479348

Status:
valid

Authors:
McCallum & K.Balkwill

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 145: 380 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478680

Common Names

  • Ocimum motjaneanum
  • Motjaneanum Basil
  • Motjaneanum Sacred Basil

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Description

Ocimum motjaneanum (also called 'Motjane's Basil', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is an annual herb, with stems that can reach up to 1 meter in length. It is native to the tropical regions of Africa, and is found in dry savannas and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ocimum motjaneanum is an ornamental plant often used in gardens and landscaping. It is drought-tolerant and can be used in xeriscaping. It is also used as a houseplant due to its attractive foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ocimum motjaneanum is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ocimum motjaneanum is a tropical shrub that prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by cuttings or division of the root system.

Where to Find Ocimum motjaneanum

Ocimum motjaneanum is native to tropical regions of South America and can be found in nurseries or online.

Ocimum motjaneanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ocimum motjaneanum?

Ocimum motjaneanum

What is the common name of Ocimum motjaneanum?

Motjane Basil

What is the natural habitat of Ocimum motjaneanum?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Africa

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-255759: Based on the initial data import
Kevin Balkwill (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Balkwill' in the authors string.
Donald A. McCallum: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McCallum' in the authors string.